Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 3

A Study in Corelation of Stature Assessment Using Practising Anthropometric Parameters Like Forearm Length, Sternal Notch to Upper Border of Pubic Symphysis and Tibial Length in Local Population by Using Bodies Subjected to Autopsy

1Associate Professor in Forensic Medicine, Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli

2Assistant Professor in Forensic Medicine, Stanley Medical College, Chennai

3Senior Assistant Professor, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu

4Assistant Professor, Government Medical College, Omandurar Govt. Estate, Chennai, Tamilnadu

*Corresponding Author: A. Muralidharan, Assistant Professor in Forensic Medicine, Stanley Medical College, Chennai. E-mail: muralidharan1661983@gmail.com

Online published on 17 July, 2019.

Abstract

Forearm length, sternal notch to upper border of pubic symphysis length and tibial length and their credibility in assessing the stature of an individual is dealt with this study. Olecranon to tip of middle finger (Forearm length), sternal notch/jugular notch border to upper border of symphysis pubis, medial condyle to medial malleolus length (Tibial length) are considered for relating with whole stature.

Keywords

Stature, forearm length, sternal notch, pubic symphysis, tibial length