A fetal tibia is discovered that is 63 mm long. Since the length of this bone is 89.9% of the length of the femur, this fetus was near birth when he/she died.

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The fetal tibia being 63 mm long suggests that the femur is approximately 70 mm long (since 63 mm is 89.9% of 70 mm). This length is consistent with a fetus near full term, as fetal femur lengths near birth are typically around 70 mm.

A Fetal Tibia Is Discovered That Is 63 Mm Long