Index and ring finger lengths and their correlation with stature in a Nigerian population

Gs, Oladipo; Ezi, Gloria; Okoh, PD; Abidoye, A.O.

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“…The mean length of the ring finger in males was similar to the results of Krishan et al but lower than those of Danborno et al Bardale suggested a significant correlation between height and index finger length, which was higher among males than females [5,6,15]. Previous studies demonstrated similar results regarding the significant correlation between average ring finger length and height [1,5,6,[13][14][15][16]. Pearson's correlation coefficient between index and ring fingers length and height was higher in males than females (P<0.05), which was similar to the results of Krishan et al [5].…”

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“…In this study, the mean length of the ring finger was 73.68 mm in males and 68.18 mm in females, which was statistically significant (P<0.05). The mean length of the ring finger in males was similar to the results of Krishan et al but lower than those of Danborno et al Bardale suggested a significant correlation between height and index finger length, which was higher among males than females [5,6,15]. Previous studies demonstrated similar results regarding the significant correlation between average ring finger length and height [1,5,6,[13][14][15][16].…”

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confidence: 79%

“…Oladipo et al stated that the average height was 171.53 cm in males and 161.81 cm in females among 500 Nigerians aged between 18 and 77 years [6]. Furthermore, Danborno et al reported that the average height in 1082 Nigerians was 173.31 cm in males and 161.62 cm in females [14].…”

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“…primary aim of forensic medicine is the identification of persons [1][2][3][4][5]. Stature as an identification factor is a quantitative racial characteristic affected by factors such as nutrition, environment, gender, and genetics [6][7][8][9]. Stature is higher in males; previous studies revealed a correlation between Y chromosome and stature [10].…”

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“…Stature estimation using long bones is more preferable, reliable and accurate, as its' correlation coefficient is higher [1,5]. However, in conditions that the body is being dismembered, it is important to identify a deceased person from remaining body parts, such as head, hands, arms, and feet [6][7][8]. Therefore, it is necessary to estimate stature from body parts in various populations and to narrow possible victim matches [5,12].…”

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The Role of Index and Ring Fingers in Gender Identification and Height Estimation

Akhlaghi

Sheikhazadi

Khazaie

et al. 2019

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Background: It is a challenge in forensic medicine to identify deceased bodies when body dismembered from remaining body parts, such as hands, arms, and feet. We aimed to determine gender and the correlation between stature, and index and ring fingers in an Iranian population. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 200 Iranian students aged between 18 and 25 years were included (2016-2017). The length of the nondominant index and ring fingers were measured from proximal crease to the tip. The exclusion criteria were a history of heavy physical work by hand, hand vocational sports, anatomical musculoskeletal deformities, and chronic internal diseases (diabetes, thyroid disorders, renal failure, etc.). The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS. t-test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and correlation and regression models were used to analyze the achieved data. Results: The mean height was 179 cm in males and 164 cm in females. The mean index and ring fingers lengths were 73 mm and 74 mm in males, and 68 mm and 68 mm in females, respectively. The mean sum of index and ring fingers lengths were 147 mm in males and 136 mm in females. Height, index and ring fingers length, and the sum of them significantly differed between genders (P<0.0001). The accuracy of gender determination was 92%, 71%, 73% and 74.5% in terms of stature, index finger length, ring finger length, and the sum of index and ring fingers length, respectively. The correlation between height and index finger length, as well as the height and ring finger length, were significant in males, females, and total cases (P<0.0001). Conclusion: Based on this study, index and ring fingers lengths can be used to predict height and determine gender.

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confidence: 99%

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The Role of Index and Ring Fingers in Gender Identification and Height Estimation

Akhlaghi

Sheikhazadi

Khazaie

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Stature Prediction From Hand Measurements Among Four Populations: A Novel Comparative Study

Ali

Foad

Ali

2018

The Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences and Applied Toxicolog

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Background: The dilemma for stature estimation from the skeleton is of great medico-legal importance. Stature is one of the fundamental features that may assist in the recognition of an individual in situations of mass disasters or in cases of absent main body parts. Aim: To predict stature from hand measurements, (length and breadth) in four different population groups (Egyptians, Saudi Arabians, Indians, and Filipinos) and to establish formulae for stature estimation for each group. Methods: Eight hundred right-hand predominant subjects (400 males and 400 females) belonging to four different population groups (100 males and 100 females for each group) aged 17-58 years have participated in the current work. Each one has been investigated for measurements of stature, hand length, and the hand breadth. Obtained data were statistically analysed using the SPSS Statistics for Windows version 25. Results: Linear regression equations reveal a fairly accepted rate of accuracy with a standard error of estimate (1.92-4.77) in respect to hand length of males and (3.31-4.24) for females. For hand breadth, the standard error of estimate was (2.43-4.73) for males and (3.01-4.51) for females. Conclusion: this study can be useful to predict stature from a dismembered hand when it is subjected for medico-legal examination that may highlight the expected medico-legal implications on the practical background.

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Derivation of Regression Equations for Stature Reconstruction from Digit Lengths of Nigerian Medical Students in University of Lagos

Nandi

Okubike

Obun

et al. 2017

AJFSFM

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Sciences www.nauss.edu.sa http://ajfsfm.nauss.edu.sa Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences & Forensic Medicine female) of Nigerian parentage aged 18 to 36 years was recruited for this research. Stature and digit lengths were measured following standard procedures, followed by statistical analysis using SPSS (Version 20 Chicago Inc). Results showed an average stature of 176.36 ± 8.13cm, 164.38 ± 6.62cm and 169.59 ± 8.79cm for males, females and a pooled sample, respectively. Sexual dimorphism was observed to be statistically significant (p < 0.01) across all the measured parameters, with greater values consistently recorded in males. Pearson correlation (r) had a range of 0.40 to 0.63. The weakest r-value is seen in males and the strongest in females. Simple and multilinear regression equations derived showed different values of coefficient of determination (R 2) and standard error of estimate (SEE) at an accurate estimation rate of >99%. Digits correlation with stature found in this study may be of great relevance in human identification.

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Index and ring finger lengths and their correlation with stature in a Nigerian population

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The Role of Index and Ring Fingers in Gender Identification and Height Estimation

The Role of Index and Ring Fingers in Gender Identification and Height Estimation

Stature Prediction From Hand Measurements Among Four Populations: A Novel Comparative Study

Derivation of Regression Equations for Stature Reconstruction from Digit Lengths of Nigerian Medical Students in University of Lagos

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