Acta Anthropologica Sinica ›› 1984, Vol. 3 ›› Issue (02): 107-186.

Previous Articles     Next Articles

Roentgenographic observation and analysis of epiphysis-diaphysis fusion in the long bones forming knee joint——study on epiphysis-diaphysis fusion in the long bones forming knee joint of students in Xian

Xi Huanjiu   

  • Online:1984-06-15 Published:1984-06-15

PDF (PC)

97

Abstract: Based on the observation of the antero-posterior roentgenographs of the knee of 1361 Han students born iii Xian, the time and rate of epiphyseo-diaphyseal fusion of the long bones forming the knee joint were obtained. The results were compared with the reports of other authors. The causes of increasing stature in recent years were discussed.

Key words: Long bones; Epiphysis; Diaphysis