<prompt> First epiphysis to appear around the elbow region is: March 2005Head of radiusCapitulumTrochleaMedial condyle  <response>: Ans. B: Capitulum The most commonly used mnemonic for the sequence of ossification around the elbow is CRITOE or CRITOL mean ossification times C- Capitulum 2 years R- Radial head 4 years I- Internal medial epicondyle 6 years T- Trochlea 8 years 0- Olecranon 9 years E- External or Lateral epicondyle 12 years 