Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:anatomical_structure
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
soft spot
|
| gptkbp:closesBy |
anterior fontanelle closes by 18-24 months
posterior fontanelle closes by 2-3 months |
| gptkbp:compatibleWith |
adult skull
|
| gptkbp:composedOf |
membranous tissue
|
| gptkbp:foundIn |
infant skull
|
| gptkbp:function |
accommodates rapid brain growth
allows skull flexibility during birth |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Fontanelle
|
| gptkbp:location |
junctions of cranial bones
|
| gptkbp:numberInHumanInfant |
six
|
| gptkbp:palpableIn |
newborns
|
| gptkbp:significance |
can indicate dehydration
can indicate increased intracranial pressure |
| gptkbp:type |
anterior fontanelle
posterior fontanelle mastoid fontanelle sphenoidal fontanelle |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Adair_County,_Iowa
gptkb:Bagnes gptkb:Bagnes,_Switzerland gptkb:Vazzola |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|