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I am 16 years old and i am 169cm. i grew about 3-4cm from the past year. according to site i am tanner 4.5 . my mom is 157cm and dad is 171cm. can i grow taller (about 172cm)?

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Maybe some: With 3-4 cm growth in the past year it suggests you can grow more. However ,your predicted height from your parents would be 169 cm +/-. An x-ray of your wrist/hand could verify potential for more. If the growth centers are more like a 14 yo you would likely grow more. If the growth centers are closed you are finished.

Answered 4/23/2020

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