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What does the term 'normocephalic' refer to?
What does the term 'normocephalic' refer to?
- Normal head position without significant abnormalities (correct)
- Presence of tissue injury
- Open fontanelle
- Abnormal head position
What does 'atraumatic' mean?
What does 'atraumatic' mean?
No tissue injury
What does the abbreviation 'AFOF' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'AFOF' stand for?
Anterior fontanelle open and flat
The anterior fontanelle closes between _____ months.
The anterior fontanelle closes between _____ months.
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Study Notes
Pediatric Physical Exam Vocabulary: Head
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Normocephalic
- Refers to a normal head shape and size, indicating no significant abnormalities detected in the head's morphology.
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Atraumatic
- Indicates that there is no injury or trauma to the tissue, important for assessing the integrity of the head and scalp.
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AFOF
- Stands for "anterior fontanelle open and flat," which is an important finding in pediatric examinations. The anterior fontanelle typically closes between 7 to 19 months of age.
- Alternative abbreviation: AFSF (anterior fontanelle soft and flat), also used to describe the state of the fontanelle during an examination.
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