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(3) Increased flexion:increased flexion of the head occurs when it meets the pelvic flooraccording to the lever theory.Increased flexion results in :a. The suboccipito - bregmatic diameter (9.5cm) passes through thebirth canal instead of the suboccipito- frontal diameter (10 cm).b. The part of the foetal head applied to the maternal passages is likea ball. The circumference of this ball is 30 cm.c. The occiput will meet the pelvic floor.

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