The presenting part of the fetus becomes engaged in the pelvis when it reaches the level of the:
a. Ischial tuberosities
b. Ischial spines
c. True pelvis
d. False pelvis
ANS: B
Engagement is said to occur when the presenting part is level with the ischial spines. At this point, the widest diameter of the fetal head has entered the inlet of the pelvis.
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