Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: Determination of the age of an individual from the appearance and the fusion of the ossification centres is a well accepted fact in the field of medical and legal professions.The process of formation of bones is called as "ossification".Ossification of bone is a diagnostic tool for estimation of age until the process is complete for the particular bone.The long bones of lower limb play a vital role in assessment of age both in living and dry remains.Many scientists have tried to conclude there observations on bones of lower limb owing to differences in regional and environmental factors.Countable differences are noticed in the appearance and fusion activities of ossification centers depending on race geographic distribution and sex.Following is a review of works carried out so far in different regions of country as well as throughout the world.
Institution: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology (arts and humanities)
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2265896602