A STUDY TO CORRELATE THE STATURE WITH THE LENGTH OF ULNA IN LIVING HUMANS IN VARIOUS AGE GROUPS

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of the study was to establish the correlation between length of ulna with height of a person in various age groups and in both sexes. The study also intended to compare the two basic parameters used globally for such correlations, namely multiplication factor (M.F.) and regression equation; and try to comment on the efficacy of one formula over the other. Introduction: Height of an individual has evoked great interest since ancient time. The subject as a whole has been dealt with in different ways to predict the human stature. In ancient times, physicians and surgeons like Charak and Sushruta1 were well acquainted with the relation of different parts of body with height. According to Charak, the height of an average man should be 84 -anguls, thigh-21 anguls, forearm -15 anguls and arm-16 anguls. Dwarfism and gigantism, both resulting from hormonal dysfunction, are examples of variations in normal body height. Method and Material: In the present study 504 individuals were studied. Study ranged across the age groups from 8 years to 22 years. Equal participation of males and females was ensured. Thus, 252 males (50%) and 252 females (50%) were included in the study. Observation: On an average the M.F. for male is between 6.05 6.76 for right ulna and 6.08-6.79 for left ulna.