When measuring the diagonal conjugate of a woman's pelvis, the distance between which of the following anatomic landmarks would be used?
A) Anterior surface of the sacral prominence and the anterior surface of the symphysis pubis
B) Medial surface of the ischial tuberosities
C) Interior surface of the sacral prominence and the posterior surface of the symphysis pubis
D) Posterior surface of sacrum and the axis of the ischial tuberosities
A
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