A fontanelle (or fontanel) (colloquially, soft spot) is an anatomical feature of the infant human skull comprising soft membranous gaps (sutures) between the cranial bones that make up the calvaria of a fetus or an infant. [1] .

Soft spots on babies' heads are a normal stage of skull development. They are called fontanelles, and learning more about them can help you spot potential medical problems. This article will provide you with information about fontanelles and when they typically close.

2024年5月17日 · The fontanelles are the diamond-shaped soft spots in between baby’s skull plates that haven’t yet joined together. These soft spots are covered in skin and protected by a layer of tough membranes. So, even though they’re called “soft spots” they’re still pretty hardy.

2019年2月5日 · In this post we are going to understand the importance of Fontanelles and cranial sutures, when they close, and what can go wrong if the closure occurs too early. Why are Fontanelles and cranial sutures important? Both are very …

2023年7月24日 · Fontanelles, often referred to as "soft spots," are one of the most prominent anatomical features of the newborn's skull. Six fontanelles are present during infancy, with the most notable being the anterior and posterior fontanelles. Fontanelle morphology may vary between infants, but characteristically they are flat and firm.

Fontanelles are the soft spaces on your baby’s head where their skull bones have not yet fused together. These spaces allow for the skull bones to shift as needed during birth and for your baby’s brain to grow. They will close as your baby grows. …

2019年5月13日 · The soft parts of the newborn baby’s skull are known as fontanelles. While there are six fontanelles found in the skull of a newborn, only two are commonly known. The one in the middle of the head,...

2020年9月24日 · Fontanelles allow the skull to pass through the birth canal and also provide a means of expansion as the brain grows. Six baby fontanelles close at different stages, from early babyhood until around the age of eighteen months. This period can vary slightly from child to …

2024年4月18日 · Babies are born with six fontanelles that will slowly close over the first year or so. The largest one, located between the forehead and the crown of the head, is called the anterior...

2023年10月6日 · Fontanels are soft, membranous gaps between the bones of a baby’s skull. They serve a crucial purpose: allowing the baby’s head to compress enough to pass through the birth canal. After birth, they provide room for the brain to grow rapidly. There are actually two main fontanels: Anterior Fontanel: Located at the top of the head.