However, this does not allow evaluation of the anterior cerebral artery, which we believe is easier to interrogate given its proximity to the transducer in the anterior fontanelle.

SINCE the classical work of Gegenbaur1 and Parker2 the anterior opening lying on the dorsal surface of the selachian neurocrania is generally termed ‘anterior fontanelle’ in spite of the fact ...

The top one is called the anterior fontanelle and hardens when the baby is around a year old. The posterior fontanelle lies at the back of the head and is not very conspicuous.

A newborn has fontanelles on the top, back, and sides of their head. * Usually, only the anterior fontanelle, which is on the top of the head toward the front, can be seen and felt.