Ossification test for age determination

Key Points

• 1Dharmaraj Kashyap's ossification test confirmed his age in the Baba Siddique murder case.
• 2Ossification tests estimate age by assessing bone development and fusion.
• 3X-rays are taken of specific bones, and the ossification is compared against growth charts.
• 4Ossification tests are used in legal or forensic contexts.
• 5The test can vary in accuracy, with potential discrepancies of one to two years.
• 6Dental examination is another method for determining age.
• 7A combination of tests may yield a more accurate estimate of a person’s age.