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The skull consists of five thin, curved, bony plates that are held together by fibrous material called sutures. These sutures allow a baby's skull to expand with the growing brain. The sutures gradually harden to join the skull bones together. The spaces where sutures meet are called soft spots or fontanelles.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise StaffClinical Review Board: John Pope MD - PediatricsKathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
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