Estimation of stature from the length of ulna in living adults

An attempt was made to find out correlation and to derive regression formula between length of right and left Ulna and height of an individual in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. The material consisted of 600 individuals, 300 Males and 300 Females between the age group of 18 to 23 years. Measurements were taken at a fixed time to avoid diurnal variation. The height was recorded with the help of an Anthropometer and length of both sided Ulna was recorded with spreading caliper. The observed data was subjected to statistical analysis. The result showed that there is a definite correlation between length of right and left Ulna and height of an individual. Simple linear regression equation can be used for estimation of height. However, if multiple regressions equations are used, the height can be better estimated.