These are joined by fibrous sutures, which allow movement that facilitates childbirth and brain growth. 1  Posterior fontanelle is triangle-shaped. 2  Anterior fontanelle is a diamond-shaped membrane-filled space located between the two frontal and two parietal bones of the developing fetal skull.
16125. Thyromegaly is a disorder where the thyroid gland becomes larger than its normal size. It is more commonly known as the disease goiter. A disease where the thyroid gland grows abnormally large is actually common, especially if you lack iodine intake or if your thyroid hormones lack balance.
Thyromegaly is better known in simple terms as goiter. This means that the thyroid gland had grown into a much bigger size than the normal thyroid gland. This gland is located just at the base of the neck or just below the Adamâs apple, so as it grows beyond its normal size, it is much more visible. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that produces important thyroid hormones, which are important in the bodyâs metabolism.