Glossary
Fontanelle
Soft areas on a baby's head where the bone has not yet closed (the "soft spot"). The anterior fontanelle closes at 12–18 months, the posterior fontanelle at 2–3 months.
Synonyms:fontanelsoft spot
Glossary of cranial terms
Soft areas on a baby's head where the bone has not yet closed (the "soft spot"). The anterior fontanelle closes at 12–18 months, the posterior fontanelle at 2–3 months.
Synonyms:fontanelsoft spot
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