Why is the back of my skull soft? Causes and risks explained
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While babies are famously known to have soft spots called fontanelles, an adult’s skull is made of fully fused, solid bone.
Therefore, the sensation of a soft spot on the back of the skull can be very alarming and is a finding that warrants immediate medical attention to determine the underlying cause and answer the question, **Why is the back of my skull soft?**
