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Cardinal movements
Ass. clinical Sciences
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Health Care
Professional
07/24/2013

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Term
Entry of the largest diameter of the presenting part into the pelvic inlet
Definition
Engagement
Term
Downward movement of the fetus
Definition
Descent
Term
Flexion of the neck of the fetus unto its chest
Definition
Flexion
Term
Head turns so that the occiput faces the front of the pelvis
Definition
Internal rotation
Term
Extension of the neck of the fetus as the head passes under the symphysis
Definition
Extension
Term
Head returns to its original position [Left Occipital Anterior] = restitution
Definition
External rotation
Term
The entire baby is pushed out of the birth canal
Definition
Expulsion
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