To what does the term fetal presentation refer?

a. the part of the fetus that enters the pelvis first
b. relationship of the fetal body parts to one another
c. relationship of the landmark on the presenting part to the four quadrants of the mother's pelvis
d. relationship of the fetus's long axis to the mother's long axis


A
Fetal presentation is determined by the fetal lie and the part of the fetus that enters the pelvis first. The part of the fetus that is in contact with the cervix is called the presenting part.

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