The Sagittal Suture _______

Question

The sagittal suture _______.
A) is the joint between the two parietal bones
B) joins the parietal bone to the occipital bone
C) joins the parietal bones to the frontal bone
D) permits a baby's head to be compressed during birth

Accepted Answer

The sagittal suture is the joint between the two parietal bones. It runs along the midline of the skull and separates the left and right parietal bones from each other.