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Lateromedial radiograph of a juvenile African elephant (< 1 year old). The patella is not mineralized at this age. cl: lateral mineralized epiphysis of femur (Condylus lateralis), cm: medial mineralized epiphysis of femur (Condylus medialis), et: mineralized proximal epiphysis of tibia.