Between 5 and 24 months of life, the infant's chest circumference is normally:
A) about equal to the head circumference.
B) greater than head circumference by 2 inches.
C) smaller than head circumference by about 4 inches.
D) at least 2 inches smaller than head circumference.

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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 possible microcephaly can be identified.

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