Estimation of stature based on hand length among students of Uttar Pradesh

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Author Details : Abeer Zubair Khan, Nusrat Jahan*, Mahboobul Haque

Volume : 7, Issue : 3, Year : 2020

Article Page : 271-276

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcap.2020.054

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Abstract

Introduction: Stature is one of the most useful anthropometric parameters which can be used to determine
the identity of an individual. Stature and measurements of various body parts have become useful in forensic
medicine and medico-legal cases to identify bodies that may have been destroyed in mass disasters like
plane crashes, blasts and accidents etc.
Aim & Objective: The aim of this study was to determine anthropometric values for stature and hand
length in Uttar Pradesh population and to estimate height from hand length with the help of a regression
equation formula.
Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted on a sample of 400 students of Integral
University (200 males and 200 females). Hand length (right and left) was measured and height was also
recorded.
Results: In this study a significant and positive correlation was found between stature, right and left-hand
length in males and females.
Conclusion: In the present study, we concluded that the mean stature of males was higher than females
and using regression equation accurate stature can be calculated from hand length.

Keywords: Stature, Hand length, Regression formula.

How to cite : Khan A Z , Jahan N , Haque M , Estimation of stature based on hand length among students of Uttar Pradesh. Indian J Clin Anat Physiol 2020;7(3):271-276

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