Suture gap width

1. Facial sutural closure is associated with suture gap width in humans (r = - 0.752).

   “Closure degree is age-related, occurring at different time points for each suture, and shows a strong inverse correlation with gap width (r = - 0.752)”

   Humansfacial bonesn = 510

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