Stature estimation from forearm lengths in North Karnataka population; India

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Author Details : Samreen Panjakash, Shashikala Londhe*, Amjad Dastageer Mirzanaik

Volume : 6, Issue : 1, Year : 2019

Article Page : 32-37

https://doi.org/10.18231/2394-2126.2019.0008

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Abstract

Stature is an important parameter of personal identification of an individual there are many studies conducted along with others parameters such as age, sex, race, etc. The present study is an attempt to examine the relationship between the stature and right forearm length of 100 males and 100 females of north Karnataka, population in age ranging from 21 to 35 years. Linear and multiple regression equations formula for stature estimation were calculated. The co-relation co-efficient between stature and both right and left forearm length were found to be positive and statistically significant (P<0>

Keywords: Human anatomy, Anthropology, Stature, North Karnataka.

How to cite : Panjakash S, Londhe S, Mirzanaik A D, Stature estimation from forearm lengths in North Karnataka population; India. Indian J Clin Anat Physiol 2019;6(1):32-37

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