During internal rotation, the fetal occiput commonly turns toward the _____ to become occiput anterior.

During internal rotation, the occiput usually rotates from a transverse position toward the **symphysis pubis**, producing an occiput-anterior position. The slides also note that, less commonly, it may rotate toward the hollow of the sacrum. **Key takeaway:** Internal rotation reorients the occiput within the pelvis.\n\n**Glossary:** **Occiput anterior**: fetal occiput directed toward the front of the maternal pelvis.