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FIG. 23-1 Fetal lie. A, In a longitudinal lie, the long axis of the fetus is parallel to the long
axis of the mother. B, In a transverse lie, the long axis of the fetus is at a right angle to the
long axis of the mother. The mother’s abdomen has a wide, short appearance.

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