The correct answer is:
Elements of the ileum and proximal femur develop from a common cartilaginous anlage, with subsequent cleft formation to create a joint cavity. This means that if an acetabulum is seen in radiograph at any time in the first year of life a femoral head and neck will be present, even if not evident in the radiograph.
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