IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9844
Online ISSN: 2456-9615
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IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences (IJFMTS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2016 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be more...Original Article
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Volume : 4, Issue : 2, Year : 2019
Article Page : 56-59
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfmts.2019.013
Abstract
Background: Stature can be easily estimated using various anthropometric parameters like arm span, facial dimensions, foot length and breadth, vertebral column length etc. Among these, arm span has been proven to be one of the most reliable predictors.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in Shridev Suman Subharti Medical College, Dehradun among a total of 100 healthy subjects (17-25 years), comprising 50 males and 50 females. Those with history of any fracture involving long bones or presence of any spinal deformity were excluded from the study. Stature and arm span was measured directly using anthropometric technique and measuring tape. The correlation between stature and arm span was determined and regression equations were calculated for stature estimation.
Observations and Result: There was a strong positive correlation between mean height and arm span in total subjects as well as in both sexes which showed statistical significance. (r=0.826 for male, r=0.750 for female; p<0>
Conclusion: Stature has a very high, positive correlation with arm span; regression equation can be easily calculated using these variables which can be used as a potential parameter in identification.
Keywords: Stature, Arm span, Identification.
How to cite : Barwa J, Singh R, Estimation of stature from arm span using regression equation in Dehradun region. IP Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2019;4(2):56-59
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