General Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System · Medium
Fontanelle
Meaning: Soft membranous gap between the skull bones of an infant.
In practice: A bulging soft spot in an unwell baby can indicate meningitis; a sunken one suggests dehydration.
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Which word means: Central compartment of the thorax between the lungs, containing the heart and great vessels.
Answer: Mediastinum
Which word means: The skull bones that enclose and protect the brain.
Answer: Cranium
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