Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to fontanelles?

A) The remains of the anterior fontanelle is often indicated by the metopic suture.
B) A bulging fontanelle indicates excessive intracranial pressure.
C) They facilitate molding.
D) Lambda indicates the site of the posterior fontanelle.
E) Fontanelles are normally not palpable after 18 months of age.


Ans: A

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