The Purpose of Fontanels in the Fetal Skull Is

question 115

Multiple Choice

The purpose of fontanels in the fetal skull is:

• A)to permit compression of the skull during birth
• B)to allow for growth of the brain after birth
• C)both A and B
• D)both A and B and to contain red bone marrow

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