Asked by Roxanna River on Sep 23, 2024
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Which of the following fontanels involve(s) the occipital bone?
A) Posterior only
B) Anterior and sphenoidal
C) Mastoid only
D) Sphenoidal only
E) Mastoid and posterior
Occipital Bone
A bone that forms the back and base of the skull, and contains the foramen magnum through which the spinal cord passes.
- Detect and elucidate on the diverse fontanels located in the cranium of a fetus and an infant.
- Describe the spatial relationships between different fontanels and skull bones.
Verified Answer
YJ
Yuvraj juneja2 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The mastoid fontanel and the posterior fontanel involve the occipital bone.
Learning Objectives
- Detect and elucidate on the diverse fontanels located in the cranium of a fetus and an infant.
- Describe the spatial relationships between different fontanels and skull bones.