If a baby is shaken, his head moves forwards and backwards, and the brain
bangs against the skull.
A closed head injury occurs when a blow to the head causes the brain to
bang against the skull, often involving swelling in the brain or blood clots.
Not exact matches
Babies should never be shaken, as the fragile brain
bangs against the inside of the
skull and can lead to death or serious permanent damage of the brain and it's function.
My forehead had healed completely, but the inside of my
skull continued to swim from being
banged against the kitchen floor.