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Fabian Vallejo
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Places in the neonate's skull where the bones are not completely fused are called the

A) fontanelles.
B) vernix.
C) apex.
D) hyaline commissure.

Fontanelles

Soft spots on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet fused together, allowing for easier birth and brain growth.

Neonate's Skull

Describes the characteristics and conditions of a newborn baby's skull, which is notably soft and flexible due to fontanelles.

Bones

The rigid organs that form part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates, providing support, protection, and aiding in movement.

  • Outline the procedures for assessing and caring for newborns immediately following their birth.
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