Question 149 · LEK · Physical development
The frontal fontanelle in children properly closes:
- A. before the 12th month of age.
- B. before the 10th month of age.
- C. between the 12th and 18th month of age.
- D. over the 18th month of age.
- E. between the 10th and 13th month of age.
Hint
The posterior fontanelle closes within weeks; the larger anterior one usually closes during the second year of life.
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