Estimation of Stature using footprints in an adult student population in Nigeria

Authors

  • Ukoha Ukoha Ukoha Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus
  • EgwuOgugua A Department of Anatomy, Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo,Ebonyi State.
  • Umeasalugo Kosisochukwu Emmanuel Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi.
  • Anyabolu Arthur Ebelenna Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi.
  • Ejimofor Obioma Chiedu Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi.
  • Nzeako Henry C Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi.
  • Ezeani Mark-Gregory Chidozie Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v4i11.512

Abstract

Background: Footprints reveal that the human foot, its bones and its impressions can successfully be used in estimation of stature for forensic and legal examinations. The aim of the study was to find the relationship between stature and footprint dimensions, and to generate a population-specific equation. Materials and Method: In the present study, stature and bilateral footprint measurements of 200 Igbo adults (100 males and 100 females) of ages 18 to 30 years were measured. Participants

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Author Biography

  • Ukoha Ukoha Ukoha, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus
    SENIOR LECTURERDEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY

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Published

2013-11-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 11 (2013): Nov

Section

Original Research Articles

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Estimation of Stature using footprints in an adult student population in Nigeria. (2013). International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, 4(11), 827-833. https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v4i11.512
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