Which of the following statements is correct regarding the size of the face at birth?
1) The face forms 2/3rd the bulk of head whereas in the adult it forms 1/3rd of the bulk.
2) The face forms the bulk of the head through life
3) The face forms 1/3rd the bulk of the head, whereas in the adult it forms 1/8th of the bulk
4) The face forms only 1/8th of the bulk of head whereas in the adult it forms 1/3rd to of the bulk.
📝 Explanation:
Due to the advanced state of the growth of brain this size at birth of the head of the infant is relatively large . only 1/8th of the bulk of the head forms the face at this age, whereas in the adult it forms 1/3rd to of the bulk. The face appears to be under the bulge of the forehead because the vault of the cranium is so large