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What do you call the baby's soft spot in the skull?
fontanelle
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 is the name of the condition when a baby's soft spot hardens?
This condition causes the skull to bulge because the soft spot becomes hard. If left untreated the baby could die or become severely retarded. The condition can be corrected through surgery by cutting the skull into four quadrants. I cannot remember the name for this condition! The name of the condition is called craniosynostosis.
What is a frontanel?
A fontanel is a soft spot on a baby's head where the skull bones have not yet fused together. There are typically several fontanels on a newborn's head to allow for the baby's brain growth and development. Over time, these fontanels will close as the skull bones fully develop.
The spot on the crust above the start of an earthquake is?
The epicenter is the spot on earth's crust directly above the spot where the earthquake formed.
What is the function of the brown spot in frog?
The brow spot is a mark left behind after the skull development of the frog. Before the skull is fully formed, there is a large gap between front and back bones creating a hole, much like the fontanel of a newborn human. A gland called the pineal gland, an outgrowth of the brain, reaches the surface of the frogs head during this time. As the parts of the skull close during development, the pineal gland gets pushed back and the brow spot is formed, marking its former connection with the surface. There is no function of this brow spot, other than happening to display the spot where part of the skull development took place.The brow spot does not have a function. it simply marks the spot where, before the skull had developed and closed, part of the brain reached the surface. After the skull formed and closed, the hole was shut and the brain was separated from the surface leaving a brow spot.
Your baby has a soft spot near the front of his skull how long before it hardens?
The fontanelle or "soft spot" at the front of a baby's head is where 4 bones join in the skull. It is not fragile, but also not the spot you truly want to expose to the elements. It's soft and vulnerable as there is no bone between your baby's brain and the outside world. There is tough tissue there to take the place of a skull while it grows.When a baby transitions from infant to toddler and starts walking, the fontanelle area allows for the bones to shift and absorb impact upon a fall.You'll sometimes see the soft spot pulse a bit as you watch blood flow around your baby's brain and skull when they are calm and resting. It's normal!
What happens when you press a fontanelle?
Pressing a fontanelle, the soft spot on a baby's skull, is generally safe as the fontanelles are designed to be flexible, allowing for brain growth and skull development. However, excessive pressure should be avoided, as it could cause discomfort or harm. If a fontanelle appears sunken or bulging, it may indicate underlying health issues that should be evaluated by a healthcare professional. Always exercise caution and consult a pediatrician if concerned about a baby's fontanelle.
The is the spot on the surface directly above where the earthquake occurred?
the spot above the centre of the earthquake is called the epicentre.
Is Maine above or below sea level?
maine (the u.s. state) is definitely above sea level, but there is one small spot which is called the sunken desert which i thought was below sea level, but i can't find it anywhere.
Are you suppossed to have an indentation in your forehead bone?
Yes, it's normal in the forehead bone above the eyes, it's a ridge from the suturing of the bones in the skull as an infant. A soft spot makes it possible to travel through the birth canal. After birth, over time the bones in the skull fuse together, leaving a small ridge in the forehead.
Why is a baby's fontanel sunken when dehydrated?
A baby's fontanel, or soft spot on the skull, can appear sunken when the baby is dehydrated due to a loss of fluid in the body, which decreases the volume of blood and other bodily fluids. This can lead to a reduction in the cushioning effect that fluid provides, causing the fontanel to sink inward. Additionally, dehydration often results in decreased skin turgor and may be accompanied by other signs such as dry mouth and fewer wet diapers. Monitoring a baby's hydration status is crucial, as severe dehydration can be serious.
