An infant's skull may be compressed slightly during birth without harming the brain because of the presence of:
A)thin cranial bones
B)sutures
C)hinge joints
D)fontanels

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Fontanels are soft spots on an infant's skull where the bones have not yet fused. These spaces allow for some flexibility and compression during birth without harming the brain. As the infant grows, the fontanels gradually close and the skull bones fuse together.

An Infant's Skull May Be Compressed Slightly During Birth Without