Post on 24-Nov-2014
Appearance of ossification centres & there fusion in Female While 1 1/2 to 2 yrs. later in male
In Female
Wrist Joint Appearance (yrs) Fusion (yrs.)L.E. Radius 1 16-18L.E. Ulna 8-10 17Pisiform Bone 9-12 --1st Metacarpal 4 15-17Elbow JointMed. Epicondyle (Hum.)
5 14 with shaft
Lat. Epicondyle 10 10-12 with capitulumUpp. end of radius 6 14Upp. end of ulna (Olecrenon process)
9-12 14-15
Lat epicondyle,Capitulum Trochlea to form Conjoint Tendon 14Shoulder joint
Humerus head Join with shaft 14-16
Head 1 These join each other at 6yrs.
Gr.Tubercle 3
Lesser Tubercle 5
Hip jointIliac crest 14 17-19Ischial tuberosity 14-16 20Head of femur 1 14-15Gr. Trochantor 4 14-15Less. Trochantor 14 15-17
Note- Obliteration of Triradiate Cartile is seen at 14F /15-16 (M)
(Females)
Knee Joint Appearance (yrs) Fusion (yrs.)Lower end of femur At or before birth 14-17Upper end of tibia At or before birth 14-15Upper end of fibula At or before birth 14-16Patella 4 yrs. --
Ankle JointLower end of tibia -- 14-15Lower end of fibula 4 14-15Calcaneum, Cuboid Talus At birth (single bone)Lat(internal)Cuneiform 1-3 --Middle cuneiform 1-3 --Medial cuneiform (external)
1-3 ---
Metatarsals 1-3 14-15Proximal row of tarsal phalanges
1-3 14-15
Middle row of tarsal phalanges
3-4 14-15
Distal row of tarsal phalanges
4-5 14-15
Male FemaleShoulder jt. 14-16 14-16
Elbow 16 14
Wrist 18 17
Hip 16-19 14-15
Knee 15-17 16-17
Ankle 14-16 13-15
Manubrium sternum