A newborn infant is being assessed using the Ballard scoring system to determine physical maturity. The assessment examines physical features like skin texture, presence of lanugo hair, plantar surface ridges, breast buds, and ear cartilage to assign a gestational age score and determine if the infant is premature or full-term.

1. THE NEONATE

4. NEW BALLARD SCORING SYSTEM

10. SCARF SIGN

11. HEEL TO EAR

12. PHYSICAL MATURITY
SKIN

13. HAIR
LANUGO

14. PLANTAR SURFACE

15. BREAST

16. EAR

18. FEMALE