Estimation of Height in Rajasthani Males and Female by Measurement of Percutaneous Tibial Length of Left Side
Keywords:
Percutaneous tibial length (PCTL), regression formula, stature, anthropometry, medial condyle, forensic medicineAbstract
Introduction: Estimation of stature is an important step in identification of an individual, which often is required in medico-legal practice. A close relationship between stature and dimensions of various body segments is of value in medico-legal investigation as well as in anthropological studies. Estimation of stature by measurement of various bones is of immense value in identification of an individual. This study estimates the height of stature and left tibial length males and female in southern Rajasthan by
Methodology: Measurements were taken in centimeters. Institutional ethical clearance was obtained before conducting the study. Sample size was 200and males and 200 female between the age group of 18 to 24 years. Spreading calipers was used to measure left tibial length in sitting position. The bony prominences used for this were medial malleolus of tibia and medial epicondyle of left lower limb. Height of an individual was measured in a standing position with both feet close contact with each other with trunk in upright position. The head was adjusted in Frankfurt plane The height was measured by stadiometer. Measurements were taken in centimeters.
Result: There was high correlation between tibial length and height. Regression equations for estimation of stature were calculated. The mean PCTL for male was found to be 32.14±3.234cm which was significantly (p<0.0001) greater than female which was 29.023±2.254cm. The observed height was 154.5±7.227cm and 145.3±4.654cm for male and female respectively. The regression formula derived for male was y0=102.852+1.35x (PCTL) ± 6.365 and for female was y0= 98.67+1.32 x (PCTL) ± 3.52.
Conclusion: The present regression equations could be employed for more accurate estimation of the height of an average population with significance in anthropometry and forensic medicine
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Kavyashree A.N, Bindurani M.K, Asha K.R, Lakshmi Prabha Estimation of stature by morphometry of percutaneous tibia DOI: 10.18231/2394-2126.2018.0072
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