Sentences with phrase «complete ossification»

Based on the CT based anatomical observations in probainognathians, it appears that the MSX2 gene underwent a significant change in its expression 240 - 246 million years ago and triggered the evolution of many typical mammalian traits including hair and whiskers, an enlarged cerebellum, complete ossification of the skull roof, and more importantly, the mammary glands, that define mammals today.

But premature complete ossification of the sutures is called craniosynostosis.

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Practically all ossification is completed before your baby's birth, except the fontanels of the skull, which are the two soft spots on your baby's head.