Growth of head circumference in 1st 3
months of life is by
a) 2 cm
b) 3 cm
c) 5 cm
d) 10 cm
Correct Answer - C
Answer- C. 5 cm
Head circumference is measured from the occipital protuberance to
the supraorbital ridge of forehead which is the maximum occipito
frontal diameter of skull. The head circumference in utero grows by
0.5 cm in first 2 weeks, 0.75 cm in 3rd week and after that 1
cm/week till birth