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Anterior versus Posterior Fontanel

October 13, 2025

Updated: October 15, 2025

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

The infant's anterior fontanel is diamond shaped and larger than the triangular shaped posterior fontanel.

The infant's anterior fontanel is diamond shaped and larger than the triangular shaped posterior fontanel.

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