학술논문

Estimation of Stature from Upper Extremity Anthropometric Measurements
Document Type
article
Source
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp AC09-AC15 (2019)
Subject
anthropometry
forensic medicine
identification
Medicine
Language
English
ISSN
2249-782X
0973-709X
Abstract
Introduction: Stature is one of the most important biological profiles for identification procedures. However, major difficulties are experienced in the identification of fragmented bodies in mass deaths. Anthropometric methods have been utilised as a reliable way to quickly establish the identification of victims using only a few parts of the body. Aim: To develop models for stature estimation in forensic situations in which anatomical components and remnants of the upper extremity require identification. Materials and Methods: The study population consisted of aged 18-25 years (200 female, 200 male). Participants were selected from the Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey by stratified randomisation method according to sex. Measurements were taken from the upper extremities of all subjects on the basis of anthropometric points. The relationship between stature and upper extremity parameters was performed using Pearson correlation coefficient. Models were developed from using linear regression analysis. Results: A statistically significant difference was observed between the male and female groups (p