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The soft spots are known as fontanelles. There are two of them and they may vary in size a little bit. The one at the back of the head is usually smaller than the other and triangular in shape. This is known as the posterior fontanelle. The other one is larger and is on the top of the head. It is diamond or kite shaped and is known as the anterior fontanelle.
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How did Rikki-Tikki-Tavi killed nag?
he bit him at he back of the head on the soft spot
What does it mean when a puppy's soft spot on the head does not close up?
It only means that the puppy is still a baby, and if it still has the soft spot, its probably just a birth mark or something!!!! Peace out me homies.
What do Indian elephants skin feel like?
They have a very smooth skin and are very smooth and soft like a babys bum
Why do babys have a hole in there head?
OPEN FONATELS Some puppies are born with what is called, "open fontanels". The fontanel is the location on the skull where all of the skull plates join. It is the "soft spot" at the top-center of a baby's head. When babies (human and dog) are born the bony plates of the skull a somewhat soft and separated. As the puppy grows these bones will become more rigid and will gradually fuse together. It will take 2 to 3 months for the skull plates to fuse and the soft spot (fontanel) to close. In some pups the fontanel never closes. This means that the owner has to be particularly aware as to the sensitivity of this area. It should be noted that even though the fontanel never closes, the affected pup can still live a full, energetic and active life. The major difficulty with owning a dog with an open fontanel is for the owner - the constant concern that the spot will be damaged. The dog is unaware that there is a problem and will be as rambunctious as any "normal" dog.
Where do babys come for?
Babys come from hell
Soft spot on a babys head?
Its called a fontanel
What happens if babys soft spot closes to soon?
It will not allow room for the brain to grow as it should.
Is there an actual spot on your head if you rub it you will die?
No. Babies have a "soft spot" on their head but it eventually closes.
What is the soft spot on the top of a babys head called?
The soft spots are called fontanelles. They occur at the fibrous sutures (joints) between the plates of the skull, and usually fuse with bone (ossify) within the first two years after birth. The spacing between the skull plates is necessary for proper expansion as the brain grows.
What is fonatel?
a soft spot on a baby's head
What is a babys soft spot called?
two "spots" generally combine to make up the larger spot. they are the posterior fontanel and the anterior fontanel
When does the soft spot on a babies head close?
The soft spot on a baby's head closes as he or she grows. Since the head is still developing as an infant, it will gradually come into its own as the child grows.
Do adults have soft spots?
An adult soft spot is usually a soft spot found on the side of the skull, instead of the fontanel that are found in an infant's skull. What the adult soft spot does, it actually supports the skull; avoiding a severe head injury.
What if your baby fell of the bed and bumped his head?
Well if its crying then that's ok but if it fell anywhere near its soft spot which is located on the top of a babys head where the brain is,then you need to go to the doctor NOW because you can not let anything hit it because it could kill your baby.
How long does a soft spot stay on a babies head?
9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 years.
What should you do if you have soft spot that hurts on a adults head?
dont poke it!!
How soft is cheetahs fur?
As soft as a babys bottom.
