BIOLOGY | MEDICAL | HEALTH on Instagram: "In an infant, the space where 2 sutures join forms a membrane-covered “soft spot” called a fontanelle (fontanel). The fontanelles allow for growth of the brain and skull during an infant’s first year. There are normally several fontanelles on a newborn’s skull. Dm for credit or removal #viral #explore #science #knowledge #biology"

Ak Nursing Academy on Instagram: "A baby's soft spot, also called a fontanelle, is a membranous gap between the bones of an infant's skull. These spots are essential because they allow the skull to be flexible enough to pass through the birth canal and allow for rapid brain growth in the first couple of years of life. A newborn has two soft spots: the larger, anterior one on the front of the head, and a smaller, posterior one at the back. Both spots are protected by a membrane and can be safely

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