The Bone Age of an Individual Is Defined As

question 99

Multiple Choice

The bone age of an individual is defined as:

• A)the precise age at which secondary centers of ossification form
• B)the average chronological age at which centers of ossification form and fusion of growth plates takes place
• C)a fossil human's age at death as determined by x-raying the bones
• D)none of the above

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