What is Ossification test?

About Ossification test:

• An ossification test is a medical procedure that analyses bones in order to determine age.
• This test involves taking X-rays of certain bones in the body, such as the clavicle, sternum, and pelvis, to determine the degree of growth in our bones. 
• Because certain bones harden and fuse with each other at certain ages according to a human's developmental stage, the bones can be a way of marking age.
• These bones are chosen because they tend to undergo the most dramatic changes in their form as a person ages.
• Example: The clavicle, for instance, is a long bone connecting the shoulder blade to the sternum. It undergoes a gradual fusion of growth plates as a person matures. 
• In children and adolescents, ossification reflects the progression of bone development, with certain bones hardening at specific ages. 

• Application of Ossification test
• This test is commonly used in forensic science and legal contexts to accurately determine an individual's age when needed.
• It is also used in some medical settings, such as to assess skeletal maturity in children with growth disorders.