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At a bone age of 16, several growth plates are still open and actively contributing to height. Here’s a detailed look at these bones and their expected fusion times:
1. Long Bones of the Legs
- Femur (Thigh Bone)
- Growth Plates: The proximal (top) and distal (bottom) growth plates are still open.
- Expected Fusion Time: Typically fuse between ages 18 and 22.
- Contribution: Significant contributor to height.
- Tibia (Shinbone)
- Growth Plates: The proximal and distal growth plates are still open.
- Expected Fusion Time: Usually fuse between ages 18 and 22.
- Contribution: Significant contributor to height.
- Fibula (Lower Leg Bone)
- Growth Plates: The proximal and distal growth plates are still open.
- Expected Fusion Time: Generally fuse between ages 18 and 22.
- Contribution: Contributes to leg length and overall height, though less than the femur and tibia.
2. Spine (Vertebrae)
- Cervical Vertebrae (Neck)
- Growth Plates: Growth plates in these vertebrae are still open.
- Expected Fusion Time: Typically fuse between ages 18 and 22.
- Contribution: Contributes to overall spinal length and height.
- Thoracic Vertebrae (Mid-Back)
- Growth Plates: Growth plates in these vertebrae are still open.
- Expected Fusion Time: Usually fuse between ages 18 and 22.
- Contribution: Adds to spinal length and overall height.
- Lumbar Vertebrae (Lower Back)
- Growth Plates: Growth plates in these vertebrae are still open.
- Expected Fusion Time: Typically fuse between ages 18 and 22.
- Contribution: Significant contributor to spinal length and height.
3. Clavicles (Collarbones)
- Growth Plates: The growth plates at the ends of the clavicles are still open.
- Expected Fusion Time: Typically fuse between ages 21 and 25.
- Contribution: Affects shoulder width and posture, with an indirect effect on height.
4. Pelvis (Hip Bones)
- Ilium, Ischium, and Pubis
- Growth Plates: Growth plates in these areas are still open.
- Expected Fusion Time: Generally fuse between ages 18 and 25.
- Contribution: Limited contribution to height; more impact on pelvic structure and alignment.
Summary
At a bone age of 16, you still have open growth plates in:- Long bones of the legs (fusing between ages 18 and 22).
- Spine (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae) (fusing between ages 18 and 22).
- Clavicles (fusing between ages 21 and 25).
- Pelvis (fusing between ages 18 and 25).