Ossification centres

Kerala state statistical data

1. CLAVICLE Medial end 18-20 Yrs 22-23 Yrs

2. 6 m IU 7 m IU 9 m IU 60 Yrs 40 Yrs STERNUM

3. acromion coracoid 14 Yr 18 Yr SCAPULA

4. head greater lesser tuberosity 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 6 Yr (16-18Yr) capitulum trochlea Lateral epicondyle 13 Yr 11 Yr 2 Yr 14Yr (14-17Yr) Medial epicondyle 8 Yr

5. Upper end -radius Lower end -radius 6 Yr 2 Yr 6 Yr 10 Yr Upper end -ulna Lower end -ulna RADIUS AND ULNA (14-17Yr) (14-18Yr)

6. P TQ L S C TM H TD 1- capitate 2-hamate 3-triquetral 4-lunate 5-trapezoid 5-scaphoid 6-trapezium 11-12-pisciform CARPAL BONES 2 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 14-17 Yr

7. 14 yr (18 yr ) (11-14 yr ) (7-8 yr ) 16 yr (19 yr -F) (21 yr -M) PELVIS Triradiate cartliage Ilia crest Ischial tuberosity Ischiopubic ramus

8. 4-5 m IU 6-7 m IU I II III IV V 8m IU (14 Yr ) (20-25) Yr SACRUM

9. Head Lower end of femur 1 yr 4 yr 11 yr 9 m IU (15 yr ) (14- 17 yr ) (14- 17 yr ) (14- 17 yr ) FEMUR Greater trochanter Lesser trochanter

10. Upper end -Tibia Lower end -Tibia Just after birth (14-17 yr ) 2 yr (14-17 yr ) 4 yr Upper end -Fibula Lower end -Fibula TIBIA AND FIBULA

11. (14-17 Yr ) TARSAL BONES Calcaneum 5 m IU Talus 7 m IU Cuboid 9 m IU

12. 40-50 50 30-40 40-50 50-60 50-60 60-70 40-50 80 Cranial Sutures