Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2009
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue: 1

Methods of stature estimation : A review

  • Author:
  • Prateek Rastogi
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 10 to 13

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Abstract

Stature estimation of unidentified bodies, mutilated, fragmentary and skeletonised remains is an important exercise in medico legal practice. In present paper an attempt has been made to summarize various studies done and methods of historical and practical application.

Keywords

Stature, Skeletonised remains, Identification