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Fontanelle

noun
1.
Any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus.  Synonyms: fontanel, soft spot.



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anterior fontanelle
sphenoid fontanelle
sphenoidal fontanelle


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"Fontanelle" Quotes from Famous Books



... baby's head, as seen from above is oval. Just back of the forehead is formed a diamond-shaped soft spot known as the anterior fontanelle which should measure a little more than one inch from side to side. On a line just posterior to this soft spot and to the back of the head, is found another soft spot somewhat smaller than the one in front. Gradual closure of these openings in the ...
— The Mother and Her Child • William S. Sadler


Words linked to "Fontanelle" :   opening, sphenoidal fontanel, brainpan, sphenoid fontanel, orifice, cranium, fontanel, braincase, child's body, porta


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