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Adult and child hand X-rays
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Adult and child hand X-rays
Adult and child hands. Coloured X-rays of healthy human hands at 3 years (left) and at 20 years. Bones are green with flesh red. The childs hand has areas of cartilage in the joints between the finger bones (phalanges), where bone formation (ossification) and growth will occur. Only a few of the eight wrist bones (carpals) have formed. The palm is formed by the five metacarpal bones. In the adult hand, all the bones are present and the joints have closed
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Bones Carpals Child Development Diagnostic Technique Diagnostics Fingers Growth Metacarpals Ossification Phalanges Radiology X Rays
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This print showcases the remarkable development and growth of human hands from childhood to adulthood. The image features two X-rays side by side, one depicting a healthy child's hand at 3 years old, and the other displaying an adult hand at 20 years old. In vibrant colors, the bones are highlighted in green while the flesh appears in striking red. The child's hand exhibits areas of cartilage within the joints between finger bones, where bone formation and growth will occur over time. Notably, only a few wrist bones have formed in this stage of development. Contrastingly, the adult hand reveals a fully developed skeletal structure with all bones present and joints closed. This stunning visual representation emphasizes how our bodies evolve as we age. The photograph not only serves as a testament to normal anatomy but also underscores its significance within medical diagnostics and radiology. It offers valuable insights into ossification processes, finger phalanges, carpals (wrist bones), metacarpals (palm), and overall skeletal health. Captured by Science Photo Library, this image is an extraordinary depiction of human development that transcends commercial use. It invites us to marvel at the intricacies of our own bodies while appreciating their constant evolution throughout life's journey.
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