The Areas of Fibrous Connective Tissue Between Developing Cranial Bones

Question

The areas of fibrous connective tissue between developing cranial bones are ________.
A) sutures
B) foramina
C) areolas
D) fontanels

Accepted Answer

Fibrous connective tissue between developing cranial bones are known as fontanels. Sutures are also fibrous connective tissue between cranial bones, but they are immovable joints. Foramina are small holes in bones that allow nerves and blood vessels to pass through. Areolas are pigmented areas around the nipples.