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The presenting diameter in brow presentation is

  • A. Mentovertical
  • B. Submentobregmatic
  • C. Suboccipitofrontal
  • D. Occipitalfrontal
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The presenting diameter in brow presentation is the suboccipitofrontal diameter. This is because in brow presentation, the fetal head is in a deflexed position, with the largest diameter being from the subocciput (back of the head) to the frontal bone (forehead). This allows the head to enter the pelvis in the transverse diameter.

A: Mentovertical - This refers to the chin to the top of the head, not the correct diameter for brow presentation.
B: Submentobregmatic - This refers to the chin to the bregma, not the correct diameter for brow presentation.
D: Occipitalfrontal - This refers to the back of the head to the forehead, not the correct diameter for brow presentation.