What is the largest diameter of the fetal skull?
a. Temporal
b. Biparietal
c. Lateral
d. Frontal-occipital
ANS: B
The largest transverse diameter of the fetal skull is the biparietal measurement. If this is too large, the skull may not be able to enter the mother's pelvis.
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