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Sphenoidal Fontanel.
Sphenoidal Fontanel - as a noun
The irregularly shaped area on either side of the cranium where the frontal bone and the anterior tip of the parietal bone and the temporal bone and the greater wing of the sphenoid bone meet; corresponds to the pterion when bones have ossified
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sphenoid fontanelsphenoid fontanellesphenoidal fontanelleExample Sentences
"The sphenoidal fontanel in infants is one of the soft spots on the skull."
"A healthcare provider may examine the sphenoidal fontanel to check for signs of dehydration."
"The closure of the sphenoidal fontanel typically occurs by around 18 months of age."
"The size and shape of the sphenoidal fontanel can vary among individuals."
"Gentle palpation is used to feel the sphenoidal fontanel during a medical examination."
