Dental In assessment of skeletal age, based on cervical vertebrae, as seen in lateral cephalometric radiograph, stage 3 indicates: A More than one year beyond peak growth B No growth C Less than one year prior to peak growth D Peak growth still a year or so ahead 💡 Explanation In assessment of skeletal age, based on cervical vertebrae, as seen in lateral cephalometric radiograph, stage 3 indicates: ✓ Correct Answer: C. Less than one year prior to peak growth