Determination of Human Body Height by the Measurement of Hand & Foot Length in Population of Rajasthan

Abstract

Estimation of stature has a significant importance in the field of forensic anthropometry for the identification of an individual. Study was carried out to assess and correlate hand length, foot length and the stature and to predict the stature of an individual by hand length and foot length using regression analysis. Total 300 (150 males and 150 females) medical students of SMS medical college, Jaipur (Rajasthan) were selected. Foot length, hand length and height of the individual were measured. Correlation coefficient between height & foot length were r=0.92 for male and r= 0.899 for female. Correlation coefficient between height & hand length were r=0.961 for male & r= 0.94 for female. Regression equations were derived to calculate height from foot length and hand length. Present study has established definite correlation between stature and foot-length & hand length. If either of the measurement (foot length or total height or hand length) is known, the other can be calculated and this would be useful for Anthropologists and Forensic Medicine experts.