Which of the following arm bones can be used to indicate age?
A) Humerus
B) Clavicle
C) Phalanges
D) Sacrum
E) Carpals

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The humerus bone can be used to indicate age through epiphyseal fusion. The epiphyses, or ends, of the humerus fuse with the diaphysis, or shaft, during skeletal maturity which occurs at different ages depending on gender and ethnicity. By examining the degree of fusion, an estimate of age can be made.

Which of the Following Arm Bones Can Be Used to Indicate