The Large "Soft Spot" on Top of an Infant's Head

question 74

Multiple Choice

The large "soft spot" on top of an infant's head

• A)occurs where the parietal and frontal bones have not yet grown together.
• B)is one of several fontanels in an infant skull.
• C)is covered in fibrous connective tissue.
• D)All of the answers are correct.
• E)None of the answers are correct.

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