Estimation of stature from length of arm in adult population of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India

Authors

  • Niyati Airan Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Institute of Medical Science & Research, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India (Pin 246178)
  • Anil Kumar Dwivedi Department of Anatomy, Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Institute of Medical Science & Research, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
  • Amal Rani Das Department of Anatomy, Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Institute of Medical Science & Research, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
  • S K Mishra Department of Anatomy, Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Institute of Medical Science & Research, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v7i12.3787

Keywords:

Hurler-Scheie, mucopolysaccharidoses, L-iduronidase

Abstract

Objectives: Stature is defined as the distance between vertex and heel of an individual while standing erect. It can be assessed using dimensions of different body parts. It is an important anthropometric parameter for establishing the identity of a person, especially when fragmentary body parts are found. So the present study was aimed to find the relation between stature and length of arm of an individual and to formulate regression equations for estimation of stature from length of arm of adult population of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. A total of 400 healthy individuals (201 males and 199 females), aged 18-40 years were selected and their stature and length of arm measured. The data was analysed statistically. Correlation coefficient was determined and regression equations formulated. Coefficient of determination and Standard error of estimate were also calculated. Results : The mean stature was found to be 161.37cm9.00cm, mean length of right arm was 30.56cm2.07cm and mean length of left arm was 30.44cm2.07cm. A highly significant (p 0.01) strong positive correlation was found between stature and length of arm. Regression equations were formulated. Conclusion: Length of arm showed a highly significant strong positive correlation with stature of adult population of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Thus the length of arm is a good predictor of stature of an individual. These finding will help Anthropologists and Forensic experts in estimation of stature from fragmentary body remains and thus to establish the identity of an unknown individual.

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Author Biography

  • Niyati Airan, Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Institute of Medical Science & Research, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India (Pin 246178)

    Post graduate resident

    Department of Anatomy

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Published

2016-12-30

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 12 (2016): Dec

Section

Original Research Articles

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Estimation of stature from length of arm in adult population of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2016 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Oct. 18];7(12):842-6. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/3787