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In Biology / College | 2025-07-07

These features of the fetal skull are areas where fibrous connective sheets that precede the cranial bones have not yet ossified:

A. foramina
B. fontanels
C. epiphyseal plates
D. condyles

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Answer (1)

The features of the fetal skull where fibrous connective tissues have not yet ossified are called fontanels. These areas provide flexibility during childbirth and room for brain growth. As the child matures, these fontanels will eventually turn into bone through the process of ossification. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08