Lower Segment

Also written as LS.

The part of the fetus that occupies the lower segment of the uterus or pelvis is called:

What our notes say

The part of the fetus that occupies the lower segment of the uterus or pelvis is called: (Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health (MBOG 4200): end of year examination, 4 )
Classification\nProportionate Disproportionate\n- Upper segment/lower segment is -Upper segment/lower segment is abnormal\nnormal for age forage.\n- Height equal span - Height not equal span\nI· P1•oportionate Sho1•t Stature (BABY NELSON PEADS)
The lower\nsegment is the distance from the top of the symphysis pubis\nto the ground; the upper segment is obtained by subtracting\nthe lower segment from the total height. (Devendra K. Gupta, Krishna M. Goel - Hutchison’s Paediatrics. chdhe-Jaypee Broth)
The lingula is divided into upper and lower segments c. [Option not provided] d. [Option not provided] e. [Option not provided] (Anatomy MCQs — Spine, Neck, Head & Thorax (Part 3 of 4))
A vertical incision from the upper to the lower segment (Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health (MBOG 4200): end of year examination, 4 )