: Define fontanelle. Objective 2: Describe the function of fetal fontanels and their fate as the fetus ages. Function of Fontanelles Fate of the Fontanelles
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Worksheet for Lab Exercise 11 |
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Objective 1: Define fontanelle. |
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Objective 2: Describe the function of fetal fontanels and their fate as the fetus ages. |
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Function of Fontanelles |
Fate of the Fontanelles |
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Objective 3: Identify the anterior (frontal), mastoid, sphenoidal, and posterior (occipital) fontanelles (lateral and superior view). |
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Objective 4: List differences between the infant skeleton and that of an adult. Differences may be number of bones, presence or absence of bones, or other structural differences. |
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Skull
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Vertebral column
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Thorax
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Pectoral girdle
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Pelvic girdle
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Humerus, radius, ulna
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Femur, tibia, fibula
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Patella
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Carpals and metacarpals
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Tarsals and metatarsals
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Phalanges
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