Middle fingers length-An aid for stature estimation in south Indian population Kumar S Ajay1, Hallikeri Vinay R2,*, Gowda Hareesh S3 1Assistant Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal, Karnataka, India 2Assistant Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag, Karnataka, India 3Associate Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Fr Muller Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India *Corresponding author: Dr. Vinay R Hallikeri Assistant Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag, Karnataka, India. E mail: vrhallikeri@gmail.com
Online published on 13 December, 2018. Abstract Stature estimation from different parts of body holds a special place in the field of forensic anthropology. It is one of the important parameter of personal identification of an individual. The present study was designed to evaluate the ability of estimating stature from middle finger length. The study was carried out by taking the measurement of middle fingers and body height of 100 medical students (50 males and 50 females) aged between 18 to 25 years of age. The study was carried out in department of forensic medicine and toxicology at JNMC, Belgaum, Karnataka state, India. Obtained data was analyzed statistically to establish the relationship between a person's middle finger and stature. From given data mean, SEE, correlation coefficient(r). Regression equation and ‘P'values were obtained. Apositive correlation was observed between middle finger length and stature of a person which is statistically significant. In cases of dismembered/mutilated bodies the present study will be helpful for forensic experts and anthropologists. Top Keywords Identification, Finger Length, Stature, Forensic Anthropology. Top |