When Comparing the Anterior and Posterior Fontanelles of a Newborn,it

question 4

Multiple Choice

When comparing the anterior and posterior fontanelles of a newborn,it can be said that both:

• A)Are approximately the same size.
• B)Close within 12 months of birth.
• C)Are used in labor to identify station.
• D)Allow for molding of the head.

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Definitions:

Innervated

Supplied with nerves; refers to organs or tissues that have nerve fibers connected to them.

Phrenic Nerve

A nerve that originates in the neck and passes down between the lung and heart to reach the diaphragm, crucial for breathing as it controls the diaphragm’s movements.

Thoracic Cavity

The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae, containing the lungs and heart.

Diaphragm

A major muscle involved in the breathing process, separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.