In a female,basi-occiput fuses with basi-sphenoid at the age of: (A) 20 years, (B) 23 years, (C) 27 years, (D) 17 years
Answer is A. Basal suture: the basiocciput fuses with basisphenoid by about 18- 22 years in females and 19- 24 years in males. Metopic suture: closes from 2-8 years. In some cases, the metopic suture will not close and may be associated with other congenital anomalies like hydrocephalus and meningocele with asymmetry of fingers which is called Metopic syndrome. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr. PC IGNATIUS PAGE NO: 86