Major fontanelles in the infant skull include the anterior and posterior fontanelles. The anterior fontanelle, located at the junction of the coronal and sagittal sutures, is diamond-shaped and closes around 18 months. The posterior fontanelle lies at the junction of the sagittal and lambdoid sutures and closes earlier. Sutures such as coronal, sagittal, lambdoid, and squamous connect the skull bones and allow growth of the brain during development. Abnormal closure timing can indicate developmental issues or raised intracranial pressure. Major Fontanelles and Sutures of the Skull Diagram - Chart - diagrams and charts with labels. This diagram depicts Major Fontanelles and Sutures of the Skull and explains the details of Major Fontanelles and Sutures of the Skull.
Major Fontanelles and Sutures of the Skull
