Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2004
  • Volume: 21
  • Issue: 2

Roentgenologic study of epiphysial union of metatarsals in lower Himachal Pradesh

  • Author:
  • H.S. Sekhon, Piyush Kapila, V.K. Mishra, C.M. Rao
  • Total Page Count: 11
  • Page Number: 8 to 18

Deptt. of Forensic Medicine, I.G.M.C., Shimla.

Abstract

A study was conducted in a period between 1987–1989 involving 542 (Males & Females) of various age groups regarding the ossification of bones of the feet in population of Himachal Pradesh. Various other physical factors like height, weight, socio-economic status, and dietary habits were also considered to find out whether there was any relationship between them and ossification.

Keywords

Ossification, fusion, Epiphysis