Joints Of The Baby’s Skull Flashcards
1
Q
There are _ fontanelles, each one located at the corners of the parietal bones
A
6
2
Q
Along midline and top of cranium are _ fontanelles (2)
A
Anterior
Posterior
3
Q
_ largest of all fontanelles and is diamond shaped
A
Anterior
4
Q
Anterior fontanelles lies between _ bones (2)
A
Frontal
Parietal
5
Q
At back of head is small, triangular _
A
Posterior fontanelle
6
Q
On each side of skull are paired _ fontanelles (2)
A
Sphenoidal
Mastoid
7
Q
Sphenoidal _ and mastoid _
A
Anterolateral
Posterolateral
8
Q
_ closes at about one year
A
Mastoid fontanelle
9
Q
_ closes at about a year and a half
A
Anterior fontanelle
10
Q
A
10
Q
In ideal labor position _ should be in front
A
Anterior fontanelle
11
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