Study of Correlation Between Length of Ulna and Body Height Among Delta State University Students in Nigeria

Abstract

Background:The height of an individual is one of the most important parameters contributing greatly to the process of identification of a person from their skeletal remains and it is dependent greatly on the age, race, gender, body composition and nutrition of the person.Objective: The study aims to correlate between body height and subcutaneous ulnar length among Delta State University students and to see if any difference exists between right and left ulnar lengths.Methods: A total of 240(105males and 135females) studentsfrom Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria,aged between 20 and 33 years, without any known disability participated in this study.Results:The mean age was22.81±2.43. The mean body height and ulna length of adult male were significantly higher than the adult females. Positive correlation was found between total body height and ulna length of 0.50.Conclusion:Our data suggest a definitive and strong correlation between the body height and ulnar length.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 309-312