This is a commonly used mnemonic to recall the elbow ossification centers (CRITOE 1/3/5/7/9/11): Capitellum – 1 year Radial head – 3 years Internal (medial) epicondyle – 5 years Trochlea – 7 years Olecranon – 9 years External (Lateral) epicondyle – 11 years NOTE: always remember when using this mnemonic that the order of appearance…
This is a commonly used mnemonic to recall the elbow ossification centers (CRITOE 1/3/5/7/9/11):
Capitellum – 1 year
Radial head – 3 years
Internal (medial) epicondyle – 5 years
Trochlea – 7 years
Olecranon – 9 years
External (Lateral) epicondyle – 11 years
NOTE: always remember when using this mnemonic that the order of appearance is much more reliable than the age of appearance.
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