Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: May | Volume: 11 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 23-29
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20210503
Estimation of Stature from Upper Arm Length
Tripti Shakya1, Deepshikha Mishra2, Prabesh Pandey3
1Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS), Lalitpur, Nepal.
2,3Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS), Lalitpur, Nepal
Corresponding Author: Tripti Shakya
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Reconstruction of stature from long bones of the upper extremity is of great medico-legal relevance. Upper arm length (UAL) estimate stature with reasonable accuracy and is reliable factor for predicting stature. There is a strong relationship between stature and UAL and many sets of linear equation have been developed which are easiest and reliable methods for predicting relation between stature and body segments. These derived regression equations are population specific and cannot be applied in other populations. Studies on UAL for estimation of stature is lacking among Nepalese population. Hence, present study was conducted to investigate relationship between stature and UAL and to formulate regression formula for estimation of stature from UAL among Nepalese population.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 attendees of patient visiting male and female clinic in Patan hospital, Nepal. Among 150 participants 75 were male and 75 were female. In present study stature, right and left upper arm length was measured. Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) was calculated. Regression equation was formulated for reconstruction of stature from upper arm length of both sides as well as for both male and female separately.
Result: All the measured parameters i.e. stature, right upper arm length and left upper arm length were higher in male than female (p<0.001). Strong positive correlation was found between stature and UAL in both males and females thereby indicating that stature can be estimated from UAL.
Conclusion: UAL is a reliable body parameter for predicting stature. It can be of great help to anatomists, clinicians and anthropologists.
Key words: Stature, upper arm length, correlation coefficient and regression equation.