The skull is formed of different types of bones composed of two plates of compact bone tissue and a hollow region of spongy bone containing the "diploe". The connections between the bones are made by different kinds of sutures. The presence of additional bones, called wormian bones (WB) and sutures is a common phenomenon. The aim of the current research is to follow up ossification centers and the origin of accessory structures like sutures and bones. Their genesis and the influence of the environmental factors would also be discussed. A few findings that have additional wormian bones and sutures in the occipital fontanelle region have been described in this case.The variations of the skull bones and connections have the following significance: in newborns they might play an important role for the normal development of the CNS. It is known that dura mater and the calvaria release dissolved heparin connecting factor which is important for the suture's firmness. The variations described could be useful for the neurosurgery and traumatology practice.
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