The most common normal position of the fetus in utero is
A Oblique position
B Vertical position
C Transverse position
D None of the above
Answer: B. Vertical position
Rationale:
Vertical position means the fetal spine is parallel to the maternal spine thus making it easy for the fetus to go out the birth canal. If transverse or oblique, the fetus can't be delivered normally per vagina.
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