A Model for Stature Prediction from Percutaneous Ulnar Length in Adult Males of Tamil Population

Abstract

The objective of this study was to derive a linear regression formula for determination of stature from right and left ulnar length in males belonging to Tamil population. The subjects consisted of 112 adult Tamil males in the age group of 21 to 30 years. With the help of digital sliding caliper, length of each side ulna was measured between tip of olecranon process and tip of styloid process and for stature, using the stadiometer, the subject was asked to stand barefooted in anatomical position and distance from heel to vertex measured. The data thus collected was statistically analyzed with SPSS software (version 23) and a population specific regression equation for stature pertaining to length of right and left ulna derived respectively and statistically compared with that of other Indian populations and found to be unique for this study population group and therefore, this will be a tool of much significance for anthropologists, forensic experts and archaeologists when dealing with mutilated forearm remains from deceased Tamil males where necessity of stature estimation for identification arises.