Which of the following statements regarding a pediatric patient's anatomy is correct?
A. The tracheal rings of a child are more rigid than an adult's.
B. A child's tongue is proportionately smaller than an adult's.
C. Children have a larger, rounder occiput compared to adults.
D. The child's epiglottis is less floppy and smaller than an adult's.
Ans: C. Children have a larger, rounder occiput compared to adults.
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