Abstract

Studies have reported that population-specific formulae are more reliable for estimation of stature in medico-legal cases. The present work was carried out on indigenous male Meitei subjects of Manipur. The data collected were analyzed to generate a regression formula for estimation of stature. A cross-sectional study was conducted on indigenous Manipuri Meitei males between the age group of 21 -25years on a sample size of 75 from august 2018 to July 2020. The standing height of the subject was measured in a standing position. The tibial length was measured as the distance between the medial most point on the upper border of the medial condyle of the tibia and the tip of the medial malleolus of the tibia. The following is the developed regression equation of stature of male (Y) Meitei subjects on his tibial length (X1):Y= 87.45 +.84 XI + 2.36. The findings of the study have been used in estimating the stature from tibial height by deriving a new regression formula that is specific to the population. It will be of immense importance in medico-legal investigations there by benefitting society in general.

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