An incision from the lower end of the vagina toward the anus is called:
A)crowning.
B)dilation.
C)detachment.
D)an episiotomy.

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An episiotomy is a surgical cut made in the perineum, the area between the vagina and anus, to aid in childbirth. It is performed to prevent tearing of the tissue and to facilitate delivery of the baby. The incision is usually made from the lower end of the vagina toward the anus. Crowning refers to the appearance of the baby's head at the vaginal opening, dilation refers to the widening of the cervix during labor, and detachment does not specifically relate to childbirth.

An Incision from the Lower End of the Vagina Toward