A subadult skeleton is found with a full set of deciduous teeth and no permanent teeth erupted. In addition, none of the epiphyses of the long bones and none of the bones of the os coxae are fused. What age was this child when he/she died?
A) 0 to 1 year
B) 2 to 5 years
C) 6 to 10 years
D) Over 10 years

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The presence of a full set of deciduous teeth and no permanent teeth erupted suggest an age between 2 to 5 years. The lack of fusion of epiphyses of long bones and bones of the os coxae indicate an age before skeletal maturity, further supporting the age range of 2 to 5 years.

A Subadult Skeleton Is Found with a Full Set of Deciduous