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Estimation of Stature from Hand Dimensions Shreeya R; Magendran Chandran
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14424

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Background: The objective of this study was to estimate stature from hand dimensions in the South Indianpopulation. It is a very useful tool in forensic anthropology where only incomplete skeletal remains ormutilated limbs are present.Method: The study was done using standard measuring apparatus such as stadiometer to measure stature,and vernier callipers to measure hand length, palm length, hand breadth, and maximum hand breadth,and included both males and females. Regression formula and correlation was derived between handmeasurements and stature.Results: In this study, regression formula is derived with eight variables generalized for both males and females, S=63.686+7.466RHL-2.298LHL-4.698RPL+3.697LPL+6.160RHB-9.622LHB+2.810RMHB+1.708LMHB± 6.55977. Linear Regression equation for males and females have been derived separately with each ofthe hand parameters.Conclusion: In conclusion, hand measurements can be an effective tool in estimating stature for individualsabove 18 years of age.
Co-Authors Shreeya R