Stature Estimation From Tibial Length: Stature Estimation From Tibial Length

Dr Ashita Kaore; Dr B.P. Kaore; Dr Ashish Kamdi; Dr Shobha kaore

Authors

Dr Ashita Kaore
Dr B.P. Kaore
Dr Ashish Kamdi
Dr Shobha kaore

Keywords:

forensic expert , Multiplication factor, regression formula, Stature, Tibia

Abstract

*Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, RIMS, Adilabad, ** Department of Pathology, KIMS A.P
** Department of Anatomy, KIMS, A.P, ** Department of Physiology, RIMS, Adilabad
Abstracts: Background and objectives: Stature of an individual is an important parameter of personal identification. In this study stature was estimated from the percutaneous measurement of length of Tibia in living. Methodology:400 students (200 male and 200female) in age group of 18-21 years were studied. Heights of the subject in standing position, percutaneous length of Tibia were measured on both sides. Regression formulae and Multiplication factors were derived for both sexes for right and left Tibia for estimation of stature Results: In both sexes stature estimated by regression formulae for percutaneous length of tibia was similar to average measured stature with an error of less than 1 cm. In both sexes stature estimated by derived multiplication factor for length of tibia was similar to average measured stature with an error of less than 1cm.
There was no significant difference in the percutaneous measurement of length of right and left tibia in both sexes, thus showing bilateral symmetry in the length of Tibia in both sexes. Interpretation and Conclusion: This study will be of help to the forensic experts when whole leg only is available for forensic investigation for estimation of stature and in anthropological studies. Regression formulae are more dependable than multiplication factor for estimation of stature.

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Stature Estimation From Tibial Length