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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-1 | Issue-06
Ossification of Distal end of Radius & Base of Fist Metacarpal in Forensic Age Estimation in the Kerala Population
Ajay Balachandran, Anooj Krishna, Moumitha Kartha, Thomas Jerry, Prem T.N., Libu G.K.
Published: Dec. 28, 2013 | 89 65
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2013.v01i06.0033
Pages: 796-800
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Abstract
88 Wrist X-Rays of children from Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep aged 5.5 years of less were analyzed in this study to glean data of ossification of distal end of radius and the base of first metacarpal. The data could be useful in forensic age determination in the practical setting.