The Most Common Form of Birth Trauma of the Scalp

question 38

Multiple Choice

The most common form of birth trauma of the scalp is

• A)caput succedaneum.
• B)cephalhematoma.
• C)cranial bossing.
• D)torticollis.
• E)dilated scalp veins.

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Definitions:

Compact Bone

Dense, hard layers of bone tissue that lie underneath the periosteum and provide strength and structure to bones.

Porous

Characteristic of a material or membrane containing minute holes through which liquid or air may pass.

Spongy Bone

A type of bone tissue with a porous structure, found at the ends of long bones and in the inner layers of other bones, facilitating movement and shock absorption.

Compact Bone

A dense and hard type of bone tissue that makes up the outer layer of bones, providing strength and structure.