First epiphysis to appear around the elbow region is: March 2005
Correct Answer: Capitulum
Description: Ans. B: Capitulum The most commonly used mnemonic for the sequence of ossification around the elbow is CRITOE or CRITOL (mean ossification times) C- Capitulum (2 years) R- Radial head (4 years) I- Internal (medial) epicondyle (6 years) T- Trochlea (8 years) 0- Olecranon (9 years) E- External or Lateral epicondyle (12 years)
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