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Estimation of Stature from the Percutaneous Length of the Tibia, Ulna and Radius in South Indian Population

K.R. Nagesh , K.R. Nagesh , Astrid Lovita Miranda

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 4(1):p 9-13, January - March 2011. | DOI:

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Background: Stature estimation is one of the important parameter in establishment of the identity of a person. It is important to establish studies in different populations as stature varies in different races and populations.Material and methods: In the present study, an attempt has been made to estimate stature from the lengths of tibia, radius and ulna in 100 medical students belonging to South Indian population. Linear and multiple regression equations were calculated for estimating stature from the lengths of tibia, radius and ulna. Results: In males, correlation coefficients of the linear regression equations ranged from 0.714 to 0.630 with standard error 4.93 to 5.47 cm. Whereas, in females it ranged from 0.661 to 0.560 with standard error 4.12 to 4.55 cm. Multiple regression equations involving all the three parameters showed higher correlation coefficients (0.829 in males and 0.747 in females) with standard error 4.02 cm in males and 3.73 cm in females. Conclusion: The regression equations of the present study are helpful in estimating stature from the lengths of tibia, radius and ulna in South Indian population.

Keywords: Forensic anthropology, identification, stature, dismembered body, limb length.

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