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Denominators & positions
Which point names the position for each presentation.
Source: TextbooksPresentation
| Vertex | Occiput |
|---|---|
| Face | Mentum (chin) |
| Brow | Frontal bone |
| Breech | Sacrum |
| Shoulder | Acromion |
The 8 vertex positions
OALOALOTLOPOPROPROTROA
LOA is the commonest. On VE follow the sagittal suture to the “Y” of the posterior fontanelle to find the occiput.
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