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The one on the top of the head is called the anterior fontanelle and the one at the back is called posterior fontanelle
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Soft spot on a babys head?
Its called a fontanel
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
What happens if babys soft spot closes to soon?
It will not allow room for the brain to grow as it should.
What is the soft spot on your throat called?
the soft palet
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.
How soft is cheetahs fur?
As soft as a babys bottom.
Why is There a brown spot on a turtles arm?
shows signs of babys
Have a soft spot for?
Answer Someone who has a soft spot for you probably wishes that you would ask them out, instead of wondering what a soft spot is.
Why is imprant not to let a baby be hit at the soft spot?
It is important because the soft spot is a place where the brain is unprotected so my hitting the soft spot there can potentially be brain damage.
Is it abnormal for the front and top of a puppy's head to be soft?
When first born, it is normal for the top of a puppy's head to be soft. This is called the soft spot or fontanelle and is where the bones of the skull have not yet fused to facilitate the birthing process. Over the next few weeks the soft spot should harden and fuse.
What are soft spots in a babys head called?
"Fontanelle" (sometimes spelled "fontanel".) There are actually four of them, but the anterior fontanelle (directly on top) is usually the most noticeable.
How can you get an awesome guy to like you when he doesn't date your type?
all guys have a soft spot in their heart. im a guy and i have too many soft spots. find his soft spot then try to match his soft spot. it works.
