Estimation of stature holds a special place in the field of forensic medicine and forensic anthropology. This study was designed to investigate the ability of estimating stature from middle finger length. The study was carried out by taking the measurement of middle fingers and body height of250 medical students (125 males and 125 females) of 18 to 25 years of age. The study was carried out in department of forensic medicine and toxicology at SSIMS &RC Davangere, Karnataka state, India. Obtained data was analysed statistically to establish the relationship between a person's index finger and stature. From given data mean, SEE, correlation coefficient(r). Regression equation and 'P' values were obtained. A moderate correlation was observed between middle finger length and height of a person which is statistically highly significant. The present study would be useful for anthropologists and forensic experts.
Determination of sex from the skeletal remains is of medico legal importance for establishing the identity of an individual. The determination of deceased sex is first step in skeletal analysis since estimation of age at death, race, and stature depends on sex of deceased. Total 100 adult human skulls (50 male and 50 female) of known sex available in department of anatomy and Forensic Medicine of M. R. Medical College and K. B. N. Medical College, Gulbarga were studied. Nasion-bregma length was measured. The demarking point (D.P.) and identification point (I.P.) is calculated and then percentage of bones identified by D.P. and I.P. is recorded. The results were compared with the available literature. Considering the Identification point, 14% of female skulls and 6% of male skulls can be sorted out by this single parameter alone.
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