Ossification centers of the pectoral girdle
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Knipe H, Hacking C, Weerakkody Y, et al. Ossification centers of the pectoral girdle. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 14 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-24673
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- Ossification centres of the clavicle
- Ossification centres of the scapula
- Ossification centres of the proximal humerus
- Shoulder ossification centres
- Ossification centres of the shoulder
- Ossification centers of the clavicle
- Ossification centers of the scapula
- Ossification centers of the proximal humerus
- Ossification centers of the shoulder
- Shoulder ossification centers
Ossification centers of the pectoral girdle can be divided into each of the three bones that form it: clavicle, scapula and proximal humerus.
Ossification centers of the clavicle
- lateral end: 5 weeks in utero
- medial end: 15 years
Ossification centers of the scapula
- body: 8 weeks in utero
- coracoid process (two centers): 12-18 months
- glenoid: 10-11 years
- inferior angle: 14-20 years (puberty)
- acromion (three centers): 14-20 years (puberty)
- medial border: 14-20 years (puberty)
Ossification centers of the proximal humerus
- diaphysis (shaft): 8 weeks in utero
- head: 1-6 months
- greater tubercle: 1 year
- lesser tubercle: 3-5 years
References
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