Estimation of Stature by Measuring Tibial Length in Young Adults: A Community-Based Approach Tiwari Preeti1, Datta Arijit2,* 1Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, Pramukh Swami Medical College, Bhaikaka University, Karamsad, Gujarat, India 2Associate Professor, Community Medicine, Pramukh Swami Medical College, Bhaikaka University, Karamsad, Gujarat, India *Corresponding author email id: arijitdatta18@gmail.com
Online Published on 16 June, 2023. Abstract Background The “anatomical” and “mathematical” methods are the two main types of adult stature estimation methods available. Stature is considered one of the “big four” parameters for profiling individuals in cases of forensic anthropology. However, the most reliable available methods for stature estimation require the preservation of long bones. Lower extremities length assumes a significant part in the assessment of the height of an individual. Aim Measurement of tibial length to estimate the stature in young adults. Material & Methodology A correlation study was conducted with the approval from the institutional ethics committee during the period of October 2014 to May 2017 among 500 adults. All the right-handed males and females in the age group of 22–40 years were included in the study. Results In the study, the mean tibial length in males was 37.04 ± 1.00 cm and in females was 35.30 ± 1.97 cm. Males had an average height of 162.51 ± 7.56 cm, whereas females had an average height of 153.59 ± 5.21 cm. The study also reveals that tibial length is a better predictor among males than females to estimate stature. Conclusion Tibial length is a reliable measurement for estimating stature with quite a good correlation coefficient value of 0.623. Top Keywords Stature, Tibial length, Identification. Top |