The correct answer to this question is A. A fontanel is part of the infant human skull that comprises any of the soft membranous gaps. Fontanels allow for rapid stretching and deformation of the neurocranium. The fontanels are joined by fibrous structures which allow for movement.
The anterior fontanel is larger in size than the posterior fontanel. Additionally, the anterior fontanel, which is diamond shaped, closes at 18 months. Whereas the posterior fontanel, which is triangular shaped, closes at 8 to 12 weeks. Neither fontanel should appear bulging, which may indicate increased intracranial pressure, or sunken, which may indicate dehydration.
The anterior is large in size when compared to the posterior fontanel.
The anterior fontanel is larger in size than the posterior fontanel. Additionally. the anterior fontanel. which is diamond shaped. closes at 18 months. whereas the posterior fontanel. which is triangular shaped. closes at 8 to 12 weeks. Neither fontanel should appear bulging. which may indicate increased intracranial pressure. or sunken. which may indicate dehydration.
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