Why is assessing the age of a subadult younger than 18 years of age more precise than estimating the age of an adult skeleton?
a. The teeth of adults erupt at fairly predictable intervals.
b. In adults, the continued growth of limb bones can be used to assess age.
c. Closure of the fontanelles can indicate age in small children.
d. In children, the circumference of limb bones can be used to assess age.
Correct Answer: c
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