Vital Areas - Head
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Head
Coronal Suture
Line of juncture of the frontal bone and the parietal bones. Death may result from severe trauma to the cerebrum and disruptive stimulation of cranial nerves.
Frontal Fontanel
Region of head between forehead and the coronal suture that is exposed. On a newborn infant the area pulsates. Death may result from concussion and trauma to cranial nerves.
Temple
Includes suture of zygomatic (cheekbone) and frontal bone. Loss of consciousness may occur due to trauma to cranial nerves, resulting in loss of sensory and motor functions. Death may result from concussion and trauma to cranial nerves.