ABSTRACT
Identification of an individual by estimation of stature has got medico-legal importance. In present study an attempt will be made to estimate the stature from percutaneous length of tibia. Study subject consists of 40 adult males and 40 adult females between the age group of 18- 30 years, born in Central India. Simple regression formula was derived showing the correlation between percutaneous length of tibia and stature of an individual.
ABSTRACT
Stature is among the factors required to establish individuality of an unidentified dead body or any mutilated part of such body. In present study an attempt will be made to estimate the stature from percutaneous length of ulna. Study consists of 50 adult males and 50 adult females between the age group of 18- 30 years, born in Central India. On computing the data, significant positive correlation between the stature and percutaneous ulnar bone length will be assessed. Stature will be estimated from percutaneous length of ulna using simple regression analysis.