Skull Sutures and Bony Plates in Fetuses and InfantsThe skull consists of five thin, curved, bony plates that are held
together by fibrous material called sutures. These sutures allow a baby's skull
to expand with the growing brain. The sutures gradually harden to join the
skull bones together. The spaces where sutures meet are called soft spots or
fontanelles. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Current as of:
May 4, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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