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fontanelles

the membrane filled areas situated in between the bones present in the vault of the neonatal skull are called fontanelles.

there are six fontanelles present at the time of birth. the two frontal bones are separated by the metopic suture.

six fontanelles are :anterior fontanelle.posterior fontanelle.a pair of anterolateral fontanelles.a pair of posteriolateral fontanelles.

the fontanelles help moulding of the foetal head during child birth.

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Q: What is the name of the membranous area between the cranial bones of the fetal skull?
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