Between 5 and 24 months of life, the infant's chest circumference is normally
A)about equal to the head circumference.
B)greater than the head circumference by 2 inches.
C)smaller than the head circumference by about 4 inches.
D)at least 2 inches smaller than head circumference.
E)none of the above; there is no relation between head and chest circumference during this period.

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Between the ages of 5 months and 2 years, the infant's chest circumference should closely approximate the head circumference; the ratio should be monitored so that microcephaly can be identified, if present.

Between 5 and 24 Months of Life, the Infant's Chest