Not

X-ray Ossification Center Age of Age of Appeared / app/Not

Appearance Fusion Fused [Y/N] fused
I Wrist Joint
1) Lower end of the radius 2yrs 18-19 yrs
2) Lower end of ulna 5-6 yrs 17-18 yrs
3) Base of 1st metacarpal 2-3 yrs. 15-17 yrs
4) Capitate 2months -
5) Hammate 2 months -
6) Triquetral 3yrs -
7) Lunate 4 yrs. -
8) Scaphoid 4-5 yrs -
9) Trapezium 6 yrs -
10) Trapezoid 5 yrs -
11) Pisiform 11-12 yrs -
II Elbow Joint
1) Olecranon process of Ulna 9 yrs 16-17 yrs
2) Upper end of radius 5 yrs 16-17yrs
Composite - Fusion with
3) Medial epicondyle of humerus 6-7 yrs epiphysis shaft
4) Capitulum 1 yr 14-16 yrs - 16-17yrs
5) Trochlea 9-11 yrs
6) Lateral epicondyle of humerus 11 yrs
III Shoulder Joint Composite- Fusion with
1) Head of humerus ½ to 1 yr epiphysis shaft
2) Greater tubercle 3 yr 5-6 yrs 18-19 yrs
3) Lesser tubercle 5 yr
4) Acromion Process of scapula 14-15 yrs 17-18yrs
IV Ankle Joint
1) Lower end of tIbia 1 yr 16-17 yrs
2) Lower end of fibula 1 yr 16 -17 yrs
3) Calcaneum tuberosity 6-8 yrs 14-16 yrs
V Knee Joint
1) Lower end of femur 9 IUL 18-19 yrs
2) Upper end of tibia At Birth 18-19 yrs
3) Upper end of fibula 4 yrs 18-19 yrs
VI Hip Joint
1) Iliac Crest 14 yrs 20-21 yrs
2) Tri-radiate cartilage - 13-15 yrs
3) Ischiopubic ramus - 6 yrs
4) Ischial tuberosity 16 yrs 20-21 yrs
5) Head of femur ½ -1 yr 17-18 yrs
6) Greater trochanter 4 yrs 17-18 yrs
7) Lesser trochanter 12-14 yrs 17 -18yrs
8) Lower end of femur 9th month 18-19 yrs
IUL
From the radiological examination of the given X-ray, bearing the number ______, I am of the opinion that
the age of the individual is more than _____ years and less than _____ years.

Date:
Place: Name and Designation of Medical officer