Abstract
Objectives: To find the association of Second digit length (2D), Fourth digit length (4D) and their ratio (2D:4D ratio) with stature of an individual. Materials and Method: 2D and 4D lengths (right hand) of 141 medical students both male and female from IInd MBBS aged between 18 to 21 years were recorded using a digital vernier callipers. Results: Statistically significant relationship was found between 2D and 4D lengths with stature in both the gender. There was no statistically significant relationship between 2D:4D ratio and stature of an individual. Conclusion: Second digit lengths and fourth digit lengths serve as important tools of identification for determination of stature of an individual.
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