This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Abnormal labor, Subject name: Anatomy
Spalding's ring is seen in : 
Select and explain. 
A. Still born, B. Live born, C. Premature, D. Dead born
D: Dead born
Answer: D: Dead born 
Explanation: Spalding sign : It is the irregular overlapping of the cranial bones on one another, due to liquefication of brain matter and softening of the ligamentous structures suppoing the vault. Appears 7 days after death. Ref: Datta Obs 9e pg 303.