Fontanels are

Question

Fontanels are .
A) conical projections on a fetal skull
B) fibrous membranes in a fetal skull
C) rings of bone in a fetal skull
D) bones encased in cartilage

Accepted Answer

Fontanels are fibrous membranes in a fetal skull that act as soft spots, allowing the skull to be flexible during birth and providing space for brain growth in infancy.