Which of the following is FALSE regarding fontanels? They provide flexibility of the infant skull as it passes through the birthing canal. They fully ossify at ages 5-17. The last fontanel to fuse is the anterior fontanel. They are features of bones that undergo intramembranous ossification.
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This is true. - They fully ossify at ages 5-17. This is false. Fontanels typically fully ossify by age 2, although some may take up to 3 years to fully close. - The last fontanel to fuse is the anterior fontanel. This is true. - They are features of bones that Show more…
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