Studies on the Estimation of Stature from Hand and Foot Length of an Individual
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2016-10-13
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ackground: Studies on the estimation of stature from
hand and foot length of an individual are essential
study in personal identification. Aim and Objectives:
This study is to find out correlation between statures
with hand and foot dimensions in both sexes and
gender comparison from an individual in Lautech Staff
College in Ogbomoso and College ogbomoso and
College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Material and Methods: A
sample of 140 students and staff; 70 male and 70
female Students and staff of Lautech Staff College in
Ogbomoso and College ogbomoso and College of
Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, between 16-35years were considered and
measurements were taken for each of the parameters.
Gender differences for the two parameters were
determined using Student t-test. Pearson's correlation
coefficient (r) was used to examine the relationship
between two anthropometric parameters and standing
height (stature). All these measurements were done by
using standard anthropometric instruments and
standard anthropometric techniques. Results: The
findings of the study indicated that the males mean
values are not significantly difference when compared
with females mean values in all measured parameters.
The study showed significant (p<0.001) positive
correlation between the stature with hand lengths and
foot lengths. The hand and foot length provide accurate
and reliable means in establishing the height of an
individual. Conclusion: This study will be useful for
forensic scientists and anthropologists as well as
anatomists in ascertain medico-legal cases.
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Estimation, Hand length, Foot length, Individual, Stature,