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What distinguishes marginal placenta previa from other types?
What distinguishes marginal placenta previa from other types?
- The placenta is implanted over the upper uterine segment
- The placenta does not reach the internal os
- Its margin reaches the internal os but does not cover it completely (correct)
- It covers the whole lower uterine segment
What is the defining characteristic of low-lying placenta previa?
What is the defining characteristic of low-lying placenta previa?
- The edge of the placenta is near the internal os but does not reach it (correct)
- The placenta margin reaches the internal os completely
- The placenta is implanted over the upper uterine segment
- The placenta covers the internal os completely
What defines partial central placenta previa?
What defines partial central placenta previa?
- The internal os is partially covered by the placenta (correct)
- The placenta is implanted over the upper uterine segment
- The placenta margin reaches but does not cover the internal os
- The entire lower uterine segment is covered by the placenta
What characterizes complete central placenta previa?
What characterizes complete central placenta previa?