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 &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.
Highlights
The identification of individual and related issues has assumed importance in almost all spheres of life
The present study focused on estimation of stature from the length of the middle finger
Such studies can help in narrowing down the pool of possible victim matches in cases of identification from dismembered remains
Summary
The identification of individual and related issues has assumed importance in almost all spheres of life In certain situations, such as putrefied, mutilated, or extensively charred body, conventional indicators and routine methods of identification fail to yield results. Many studies are done to calculate stature from foot length, limb lengths, long bones, but there are only few studies on hand and finger lengths, so we are taking middle fin ger length to calculate stature of a person. It will be helpful in conditions in which only hand or part of hand is available for identification of a person
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