Head circumference is a measurement of the circumference of the
child's head at its largest area (above the eyebrows and ears and
around the back of the head). During routine check-ups, the
distance is measured and compared to previous measurements. Normal
ranges are based on sex and age.
Review Date: 02/10/2011
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
