Examination of a 6-month-old child revealed a delay in closure of the occipital fontanelle. When should it normally close?

Answer options

1. Until the end of the second year of life
2. Until 3 months
3. Until the end of the first year of life
4. Before the child is born
5. Until 6 months

Explanation

Occipital fontanelle closes within the first 2 to 3 months of life.