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Which bone of the fetal skull forms the forehead or sinciput?
Which bone of the fetal skull forms the forehead or sinciput?
What is the name of the suture that separates the parietal bones?
What is the name of the suture that separates the parietal bones?
What is the function of the fetal skull bones?
What is the function of the fetal skull bones?
At what age do the two halves of the frontal bone typically fuse into a single bone?
At what age do the two halves of the frontal bone typically fuse into a single bone?
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What is the ossification center of the parietal bone called?
What is the ossification center of the parietal bone called?
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Which suture separates the frontal bone from the parietal bones?
Which suture separates the frontal bone from the parietal bones?
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Which part of the fetal skull is responsible for forming the back of the skull?
Which part of the fetal skull is responsible for forming the back of the skull?
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Which of the following is NOT a bone of the fetal skull vault?
Which of the following is NOT a bone of the fetal skull vault?
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Which suture joins the frontal bone to the two parietal bones?
Which suture joins the frontal bone to the two parietal bones?
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What is the area of the vault bounded anteriorly by the anterior fontanelle and the coronal suture, posteriorly by the posterior fontanelle and lambdoidal suture, laterally by 2 lines passing by the parietal eminencies called?
What is the area of the vault bounded anteriorly by the anterior fontanelle and the coronal suture, posteriorly by the posterior fontanelle and lambdoidal suture, laterally by 2 lines passing by the parietal eminencies called?
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What is the function of the foramen magnum?
What is the function of the foramen magnum?
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What is the name of the area midway between the anterior fontanel, the two parietal bones, and the posterior fontanel?
What is the name of the area midway between the anterior fontanel, the two parietal bones, and the posterior fontanel?
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Which fontanel is found at the junction of the sagittal, coronal and frontal sutures?
Which fontanel is found at the junction of the sagittal, coronal and frontal sutures?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the anterior fontanel?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the anterior fontanel?
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Which diameter is used for engagement in occipito-anterior position with complete flexion?
Which diameter is used for engagement in occipito-anterior position with complete flexion?
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What is the function of the sutures in the fetal skull?
What is the function of the sutures in the fetal skull?
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What is the name of the triangular shaped area found towards the back of the fetal skull?
What is the name of the triangular shaped area found towards the back of the fetal skull?
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Which of the following is a significant risk for both the mother and baby?
Which of the following is a significant risk for both the mother and baby?
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Which of the following statements about the posterior fontanel is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the posterior fontanel is TRUE?
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Why is it important to be able to identify the fontanels on the fetal skull?
Why is it important to be able to identify the fontanels on the fetal skull?
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Which of the following describes the area between the base of the skull and the posterior fontanel?
Which of the following describes the area between the base of the skull and the posterior fontanel?
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What is the name of the landmark that corresponds to the bridge of the nose?
What is the name of the landmark that corresponds to the bridge of the nose?
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Which diameter is measured from below the occipital protuberance to the center of the frontal suture?
Which diameter is measured from below the occipital protuberance to the center of the frontal suture?
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What is the name of the landmark that corresponds to the chin?
What is the name of the landmark that corresponds to the chin?
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Which diameter is measured from the junction of the chin and neck to the center of the bregma?
Which diameter is measured from the junction of the chin and neck to the center of the bregma?
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Which of these diameters is the longest?
Which of these diameters is the longest?
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Which diameter is typically associated with asynclitism?
Which diameter is typically associated with asynclitism?
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What is the length of the Submento-vertical (SMV) diameter?
What is the length of the Submento-vertical (SMV) diameter?
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Which diameter is MOST likely to cause concerns about vaginal delivery due to its size?
Which diameter is MOST likely to cause concerns about vaginal delivery due to its size?
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Flashcards
Fetal Skull
Fetal Skull
The hardest part of the baby to pass through the pelvic canal during childbirth.
Vault of Skull
Vault of Skull
The upper part of the fetal skull consisting of several bones.
Frontal Bone
Frontal Bone
The bone that forms the forehead or sinciput; initially in two halves.
Parietal Bones
Parietal Bones
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Occipital Bone
Occipital Bone
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Facial Bones
Facial Bones
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Sutures
Sutures
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Pelvic Canal
Pelvic Canal
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Foramen Magnum
Foramen Magnum
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Temporal Bones
Temporal Bones
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Vertex
Vertex
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Lambdoid Suture
Lambdoid Suture
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Anterior Fontanel
Anterior Fontanel
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Posterior Fontanel
Posterior Fontanel
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Ossification of Fontanelles
Ossification of Fontanelles
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Occipito-frontal (OF)
Occipito-frontal (OF)
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Submento-bregmatic (SMB)
Submento-bregmatic (SMB)
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Submento-vertical (SMV)
Submento-vertical (SMV)
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Mento-vertical (MV)
Mento-vertical (MV)
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Biparietal Diameter
Biparietal Diameter
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Vertex Presentation
Vertex Presentation
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Bregma
Bregma
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Brow Presentation
Brow Presentation
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Occiput
Occiput
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Suboccipito-bregmatic (SOB) diameter
Suboccipito-bregmatic (SOB) diameter
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Brow Presentation
Brow Presentation
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Suboccipito-frontal (SOF) diameter
Suboccipito-frontal (SOF) diameter
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Study Notes
Fetal Skull Introduction
- The fetal skull is the most challenging part of a baby to pass through the mother's pelvis.
- Understanding skull anatomy helps determine labor progress and delivery method.
- Skull bones protect the delicate brain.
- The smallest fetal skull diameter must fit within the largest maternal pelvic diameter for normal vaginal delivery.
- Malpresentations (wrong presentation) require careful attention.
Fetal Skull Components
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Vault: Composed of:
- Two frontal bones joined by the frontal suture
- Two parietal bones joined by the sagittal suture
- One occipital bone joined to the parietal bones by the lambdoid suture
- Frontal and parietal bones are joined by the coronal suture
- Temporal bones join the parietal bones on each side.
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Face: The area from the chin-neck junction to the nose and supra-orbital ridges (brow). Consists of 16 bones.
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Base: The area includes the lower part of the skull
Vault Bones
- Frontal Bone: Forms the forehead; fuses into a single bone after 8 years.
- Parietal Bones: Located on either side of the skull; important in skull formation.
- Occipital Bone: Found at the back and base of the skull; connects to the cervical vertebrae.
Sutures
- Sutures are the fibrous joints between skull bones.
- They are flexible in fetuses allowing for skull changes during birth.
- Lambdoid suture, sagittal suture, and coronal suture join parietal and occipital bones.
- Sutures are important for fetal skull shape and deformation.
Fontanelles
- Fontanelles are the spaces between the bones of the fetal skull.
- They are membranous areas covered with membranes keeping the brain protected.
- Crucial landmarks for identifying birth position.
- Anterior fontanel (bregma): A large diamond-shaped space near the baby's forehead. Usually closes by 18 months.
- Posterior fontanel (lambda): A smaller triangular space near the baby's back of the head.
Landmarks and Diameters
- Vertex: Area between the anterior fontanel, two parietal bones, and the posterior fontanel. Ideal presentation for vaginal delivery.
- Bregma: The anterior fontanel.
- Brow: Area from the anterior fontanel to the eyesockets.
- Face: Area from the eyes to the chin.
- Occiput: Area between the posterior fontanel and skull base.
- Glabella: The bridge of the nose,
- Mentum: The chin
- Longitudinal Diameters: Measurements relating different spots on the skull, important in determining positioning. Examples are Suboccipito-bregmatic, suboccipito-frontal etc,
- Transverse Diameters: Measurements across the skull. Examples are Biparietal, Subparietal-supraparietal, Bitemporal, Bimastoid.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the fetal skull. This quiz covers the components, structure, and significance of the fetal skull during delivery. Understanding these elements is crucial for evaluating labor progress and delivery methods.
