How is age determined for medicolegal purpose
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Age determination in medicolegal cases is part of Forensic Medicine, while determining age various component are taken care of
1. Physical development ( height, weight etc).
2. Pshycological development.
3. Secondary sexual development ( Gential development, Brest bud development, Pubic hair development and larygeal prominence).
4. Skeletal maturity ( Hand - wrist radiograph, Cervical vertebrae development, Clavicle development, Diaphysis and epiphysis development of long bones).
5. Dental maturity (number of primary, permanent tooth and there time calcification, development of Mandible).
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