The spaces between developing skull bones that have not ossified are called ________.
A) epiphyseal plates
B) articular cartilages
C) fontanels
D) bone collars
E) medullary cavities

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Fontanels are the soft spots on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet fused together. These gaps allow for the skull to be flexible during birth and for brain growth during early development.

The Spaces Between Developing Skull Bones That Have Not Ossified