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"Cranial bones are thin and slightly curved. During infancy, these bones are held snugly together by an irregular band of connective tissue called a suture."

Quoted from "Body Structures & Functions: 11th Edition" by Ann Senisi Scott and Elizabeth Fong. Chapter 6: Skeletal System.

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What are the irregular bands of connective tissue that hold the bones in place during infancy?

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