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.

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Fontanelles are the areas in the neonate's skull where the bones are not completely fused. They are soft spots that allow for the skull to be compressed during the birthing process and for brain growth during infancy. Vernix is a waxy substance that covers the baby's skin at birth. The apex is the highest point on the head, and the hyaline commissure is not a term commonly used in neonatal anatomy.

Places in the Neonate's Skull Where the Bones Are Not