ABSTRACT
Estimation of stature is very important in forensic Medicine for identification of unknown bodies. Regression equations were performed in different population groups to identify stature based on certain anthropological studies of long bones. However, the application of these equations on Egyptians may yield inaccurate results due to variations in the anthropometric dimensions between the different populations. Thus, the present study was done on 80 living adult male Egyptians aiming to perform specific equations for estimation of stature from the tibia. Tibial length, proximal epiphyseal breadth and distal epiphyseal breadth were measured from anteroposterior plane x-ray films of tibia. Positive correlation was found between the measured standing height and the studied parameters. Three regression equations were performed by the use of each studied parameter sparately. The first equation is helpful in cases of intact tibia while the last two equations, dependent upon the proximal and distal parameters, can be used in cases of incomplete tibial remains. Multiple linear regression equation was also performed by the use of combination of the measured parameters to be used in stature identification of intact tibia. In conclusion, the use of certain tibial measurements may help in estimation of stature in male Egyptians. Further studies are required to compare its accuracy with that of other long bones