Fetal Skull

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Anterior (Frontal) Fontanelle

Located at the top of the skull between the frontal and parietal bones. It’s the largest fontanel and typically closes around 18-24 months after birth.

<p>Located at the top of the skull between the frontal and parietal bones. It’s the largest fontanel and typically closes around 18-24 months after birth.</p>
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Posterior (Occipital) Fontanelle

Located at the back of the skull between the parietal and occipital bones. It is smaller than the anterior fontanel and usually closes by 2-3 months after birth.

<p>Located at the back of the skull between the parietal and occipital bones. It is smaller than the anterior fontanel and usually closes by 2-3 months after birth.</p>
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Mastoid Fontanelle

Located on each side of the skull between the temporal, parietal, and occipital bones. It closes shortly after birth.

<p>Located on each side of the skull between the temporal, parietal, and occipital bones. It closes shortly after birth.</p>
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Sphenoidal Fontanelle

Located on each side of the skull between the frontal, parietal, sphenoid, and temporal bones. It also closes shortly after birth.

<p>Located on each side of the skull between the frontal, parietal, sphenoid, and temporal bones. It also closes shortly after birth.</p>