CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS Flashcards
1
Q
What is craniosynostosis
A
Premature Fusion of the cranial sutures
2
Q
List the cranial bones in an infant
A
2 Frontal
2 Parietal
1 occipital
3
Q
What are the cranial sutures
A
Mectopic sutures
Coronal sutures
Sagittal suture
Lambdoid suture
4
Q
What is the anterior fontanelle made of
A
Mectopic, Coronal & Sagittal sutures
2 frontal, & 2 Parietal bones
5
Q
What is the posterior fontanelle made of
A
Sagittal & lambdoid sutures
2 Parietal bones & 1 occipital
