Year: 2025 | Month: April | Volume: 15 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 372-378
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20250451
Correlation of Stature with Anthropometric Measurements of Upper Limb in Himachal Pradesh
Divya Rana1, Randhir Singh Chauhan2, Seema Khajuria3, Rakesh Kumar4
1PG Student, Department of Anatomy Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College & Hospital Kumarhatti, Solan (H.P.)
2Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College & Hospital Kumarhatti, Solan (H.P.).
3Professor, Department of Anatomy Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College & Hospital Kumarhatti, Solan (H.P.).
4Professor, Department of Anatomy Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College & Hospital Kumarhatti, Solan (H.P.)
Corresponding Author: Randhir Singh Chauhan
ABSTRACT
The correlation between stature and upper limb anthropometric measurements holds significant relevance in fields such as forensic anthropology, medicolegal investigations, and reconstructive surgery. This study has been conducted on 100 students of Maharishi Markandeshwar University of Himachal Pradesh between age group 18-25 years. Measurements including arm length, forearm length, hand length, wrist circumference, and other upper limb dimensions were taken bilaterally using precise anthropometric instruments such as Stadiometer, Sliding vernier caliper, Digital vernier caliper, non-elastic thread/tape.
The results revealed significant positive correlations (p < 0.05) between stature and all measured parameters. Left-side measurements generally showed stronger correlations, with left wrist circumference (r=0.697r = 0.697r=0.697) and left-hand length (r=0.669r = 0.669r=0.669) being the most predictive. The study highlights the potential of upper limb dimensions as reliable predictors of stature, particularly in medicolegal and forensic contexts. The findings underscore the utility of upper limb dimensions in forensic investigations, particularly in identifying individuals from fragmented remains, and contribute to anthropometric databases for regional populations. This study establishes a robust framework for stature estimation using upper limb measurements, aiding in forensic and clinical applications.
Key words: Anthropometry, Stature, Correlation, Upper Limb.