The membrane soft spots of a newborn's skull
A)are synovial in nature.
B)occur only as a result of illness.
C)are called fontanels.
D)become foramina.

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The membrane soft spots of a newborn's skull are called fontanels. These fontanels allow for flexibility and movement during birth and also provide room for the brain to grow during infancy. They eventually close and harden as the bones of the skull fuse together.

The Membrane Soft Spots of a Newborn's Skull