A Fontanel Can Best Be Described as A(n)

Question

A fontanel can best be described as a(n):
A)bone in the skull.
B)unossified area in the infant's skull.
C)articulation between two skull bones.
D)small opening.

Accepted Answer

A fontanel is an unossified area in the infant's skull where bones have not yet fused together, allowing for flexibility and growth of the skull as the brain develops.