A primigravida has experienced labor pain for 18 hours, and examination reveals that the fetal head is at the level of the ischial spine. Which of the following is possible cause?

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All of the above
This is a case of a primigravida with prolonged labor due to deep transverse arrest. Causes of deep transverse arrest include:
1. Faulty pelvic architecture
2. Deflexion of the fetal head
3. Weak uterine contraction
4. Laxity of the pelvic floor muscle

A Primigravida Has Experienced Labor Pain for 18 Hours, and Examination