By What Age Does the Posterior Fontanel Usually Close

question 26

Multiple Choice

By what age does the posterior fontanel usually close?

• A) 6 to 8 weeks
• B) 10 to 12 weeks
• C) 4 to 6 months
• D) 8 to 10 months

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