Orthodontics • NEET MDS
Neural growth first to complete by age 6.
Lymphoid exceeds adult size then decreases teenager.
Genital growth late pubertal spurt.
Scammon growth curves four types.
CVM cervical vertebral maturation CS3-CS4 = peak growth.
Hand wrist radiograph for skeletal maturity.
Functional matrix theory Moss.
Sutural growth theory Sicher.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Growth & Development concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.