Estimation of stature from middle fingers length of population in Davangere district.

Authors

  • Nagesh Kuppast Asst. Prof, Dept of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Karuna Medical College Vilayodi, Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala.
  • Ashok S Kanaki Associate Professor, Dept of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Ashwini Rural Medical College, Solapur, Maharshtra
  • Dr Shahina Post graduate student; Dept of Forensic Medicine, S. S. I. M. S. & R. C., Davangere.
  • Vijayakumar B Jatti Prof. and Head, Dept of Forensic Medicine, S. S. I. M. S. & R. C., Davangere.
  • Shradha Iddalgave Asst Prof, Dept of Anatomy, Karuna Medical College, Vilayodi, Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala.
  • Anand B Mugadlimath Associate Professor, Dept of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Ashwini Rural Medical College, Solapur, Maharshtra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v5i11.810

Abstract

Estimation of stature holds a special place in the field of forensic medicine and forensic anthropology. This study was designed to investigate the ability of estimating stature from middle finger length. The study was carried out by taking the measurement of middle fingersand body height of250 medical students (125 males and 125 females) of 18 to 25 years of age. The study was carried out in department of forensic medicine and toxicology at SSIMS and RC Davangere, Karnataka state, India. Obtained data was analysed statistically to establish the relationship between a persons index finger and stature. From given data mean, SEE, correlation coefficient(r). Regression equation and P values were obtained. A moderate correlation was observed between middle finger length and height of a person which is statistically highly significant.The present study would be useful for anthropologists and forensic experts.

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Author Biography

  • Ashok S Kanaki, Associate Professor, Dept of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Ashwini Rural Medical College, Solapur, Maharshtra
    Associate Professor, Dept of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Ashwini Rural Medical College, Solapur, Maharshtra

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Published

2014-11-30

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Vol. 5 No. 11 (2014): Nov

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Estimation of stature from middle fingers length of population in Davangere district. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2014 Nov. 30 [cited 2024 Oct. 19];5(11):665-7. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/1102

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