Stature Estimation by Measuring Percutaneous Length of Ulna in Indian Population

Stature estimation from the skeletal remains play an immense role in establishing identity in decomposed and mutilated bodies by the medico legal experts. The objective of this study to derive regression equations to estimate stature from percutaneous ulna length among both south and north Indian males and females. The study was conducted at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar among south and north Indian males and females in the age group 0f 18–25 yrs. Stature, length of ulna on both sides were measured in standard position. Statistical analysis done using SPSS 20. In our study we found that south Indians are taller than north Indians. Percutaneous ulna is longer among south Indian males and females compared to north Indian males and females. A positive correlation was found between stature and percutaneous ulna among both south and north Indian males and females. Race and gender specific regression equations were observed between stature and length of ulna which helps the medico legal expert in identification of the decomposed and mutilated bodies.