Mumbai Police is busy investigating the murder of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddiqui. Till now three accused have been arrested in this case. One of the three accused, whose name is Dharamraj, was said to be a minor. But now ANI told that Dharamraj ossification test has been done. In which it has been revealed that he is not a minor. After the test results, he has been sent to police remand till October 21. For those who don’t know what is Ossification Test? Why is it done? We will explain them in detail in this article.
What is Ossification Test?
Ossification test is actually a special kind of test in which the exact age of a person is determined on the basis of bone fusion. In common parlance, in this test X-rays are taken of some bones of the body like wrist, elbow, collarbone or pelvis bone. In this test, X-ray pictures of hands and wrists are taken. On the basis of which it is analyzed. So that their growth plates can be detected. Through this test, bone growth is detected in children and youth. Some bones become harder with age. Which can be easily detected in this test.
Method of testing ossification bone
Bone ossification test is a medical procedure. In which the correct age can be determined through bones. In this test, X-rays of the collar bone (clavicle), chest (sternum), and pelvis (pelvis) are taken. In these X-rays, age is determined on the basis of the structure of the bones. With which you can find out the correct age. Bone ossification test is also known as epiphyseal fusion test. In this, ossification is done by examining certain bones of the body like clavicle, sternum and pelvis through X-ray.
Ossification is a special process of bone formation. These tests are related to bones and joints. Actually, this test is done between 25 years of age. However, it depends on the individual as to how to get the tests done in that case. This test is considered important in cases related to minors.
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