Derivation of Multiplication Factor for Stature Estimation from Tibia in Living

Determination of stature from different body part still retains an utmost importance in the identification of criminal and victim. The objective of the study was to derive multiplication factor for stature estimation from tibia in living. The material consisted of 440 individual in which male and female constituted the equal number between the age group of 18 to 24 years. This group comprises the admixture of students admitted from all over the country.

Measurements were taken at a fixed time to avoid diurnal variations. The height was recorded with the help of an Anthropometer and length of both sided tibia was recorded with spreading caliper. The observed data was subjected to statistical analysis. The Multiplication Factor found to be the second most commonly used method for estimation of stature next to the regression formulae. The accuracy of Multiplication Factor was estimated and compared result with actually measured stature and the stature calculated by using regression formula. Positive correlation obtained in the present study.