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I can feel these indent lines, like my skull(?), when i touch my forehead and you can kind of see them. what are these indent lines? doesnt hurt or anything.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Uncertain: You may be feeling suture lines (where bones came together) on your skull. Not sure about your forehead. REF: https://opentextbc.ca/anatomyandphysiology/chapter/7-1-the-skull/

Answered 6/7/2020

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A member asked:

I can feel these indent lines, like my skull(?), when i touch my forehead and you can kind of see them. what are these indent lines? doesnt hurt or anything.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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