When palpating the head of a 12-month-old infant, it would be normal to feel the ________ fontanelle.
A) occipital
B) sphenoid
C) anterior
D) posterior

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The anterior fontanelle is palpable on a 12-month-old infant and typically closes around 18-24 months of age. The posterior fontanelle usually closes around 2-3 months of age, while the occipital and sphenoid fontanelles close shortly after birth.

When Palpating the Head of a 12-Month-Old Infant, It Would