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Understanding How Do Cranial Bones Grow? A Lifelong Process

At birth, a newborn's skull is not a single, solid structure but is made of several bony plates joined by flexible fibrous tissue. Understanding **how do cranial bones grow** is key to appreciating this intricate and dynamic biological process that ensures the brain has room to develop safely and is protected throughout life.

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Understanding How Sutures Change as We Age

By age 80, the body's capacity to repair skin can be significantly diminished, with wound healing taking up to four times longer than in younger adults. This biological reality means that surgical and trauma-related wound management, including how sutures change as we age, requires special considerations to ensure proper healing and minimize complications.

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What causes the skull to grow? A guide to craniofacial development

The human skull is a marvel of biological engineering, starting not as a single piece but as multiple plates connected by flexible joints. The single most significant factor in this process is the rapid expansion of the brain, a key component in understanding what causes the skull to grow.

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