PEDIATRICS Vol. 72 No. 4 October 1983, pp. 523-525
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Sternum Length, Torso Length, and Internipple Distance in Newborn Infants

Yakov Sivan MD1, Paul Merlob MD1, and Salomon H. Reisner MB, ChB1

1 From the Neonatal Department, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, and Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel

In order to define standards for sternal length, torso length, and internipple distance in the newborn infant, 198 term and preterm infants (27 to 41 gestational weeks) were examined. In every case, the gestational age was determined chronologically and clinically. Sternal and torso length and internipple distance were measured by two observers using standard measurement techniques. Normal values are presented by plotting the mean ±2 SD for each gestational week v the gestational age.

Key Words: sternum • torso • internipple distance • gestatiorial age

Submitted on August 11, 1982
Accepted on December 30, 1982