Semiology skull

In the semiotics of the skull outer configuration of the braincase and the integuments that cover is studied.

Shape of the  skull

- Mesocránio or medium : is a normal skull or normocraneo, with a cephalic index of 75-79.

- Dolicráneo : Skull elongated anteroposterior direction with cefalico <75 index, it is given by the early closure of the sagittal and coronal suture.

- Braquicráneo : a short 79 skull cephalic index.

Size  cranium

- Euencéfalo : normal cranial capacity. Male 1301 - 1450 cm3, Women from 1151 to 1300 cm3.

- Aristencéfalo : greater cranial capacity.

- Oligoencéfalo : lower cranial capacity.

or horizontally cranial cephalic index

Physical examination:  Physical examination must apply various techniques:

Inspection: they should look deformations, localized swelling or depression.

Tenderness: confirm inspection data, and also provide more information on consistency, temperature, frémitos, etc. In newborns clarify the status of the sutures and fontanelle.

Auscultation: only applies if cirsoideo suspected aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation. In this case you can request a arteriography to confirm the suspicion.