Study of Estimation of Stature from Measurements of Extremities Dimensions: A Radiological Study

Abstract

Personal identification is one of the main tasks of forensic research. Stature, age, sex, and ancestry helps in narrowing down the pool of the possible victim matches in the forensic investigation process and thus provide useful clues to the investigating agency in establishing the identification of the individuals. Hence, the present study was conducted with the aim of assessing the stature from measurements of extremities dimension.Materials& Methods: A total of 50 male cases and 50 female cases were enrolled in the present study. Only those were enrolled which were more than 20 years of age. Hand radiographs were taken. Dimensions were marked and length and breadth of hands was assessed. All the results were recorded and analysed. Results: Mean stature of males and females was 169.21 cm and 153.12 cm respectively. Mean right hand length was 18.12 cm and 16.95 cm respectively. Mean left hand length was 18.09 cm and 16.92 cm respectively. Mean left hand breadth was 8.89 cm and 7.49 cm respectively. While analysing statistically, it was seen that mean stature was significant correlated with hand length and hand breadth.Conclusion: Mean stature significantly correlates with hand length and hand breadth.