Study of Co-Relation between Hand length, Hand Breadth & Arm span to Height

Stature being an important factor in identity, needs to be researched in depth. Height is a factor that is very reliable since it does not change over few days or weeks in adults like weight. To predict height in decomposed remains of a dead body where a Hand is recovered we need to see correlation of height to Hand length and derive a regression equation.

So, current study was undertaken at GMERs Medical college, Junagadh. Total 244 students were enrolled in study as per inclusion criteria. Their Height, Weight and other parameters were measured as per standard guidelines. The data so collected was digitized and analysed.

Systat 13 software license version was used to derive correlation coefficient between Height to hand length, hand breadth and arm span. And Regression coefficient was used to derive formula of height from hand length, hand breadth & arm span.

Our study showed Male students have higher mean height than female students. correlation between Height and arm span length was highest, followed by hand length and hand breadth.

There is strong positive correlation between height and hand length, hand breadth and arm span. so, Height can be predicted with some confidence if armspan, hand length or hand breadth is available.