ESTIMATION OF LENGTH OF TIBIA WITH HELP OF LOWER END TIBIAL INDEX

Dr. Sandeep Mohite; Mrs.Hemalata Mohite; Dr.Raghunath More

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2016

ESTIMATION OF LENGTH OF TIBIA WITH HELP OF LOWER END TIBIAL INDEX

Dr. Sandeep Mohite, Mrs. Hemalata Mohite, Dr. Raghunath More

Abstract :

Introduction: – Stature estimation is one of the important parameters in establishment of the identity of a person. Anthropometry provides scientific method and technique for taking various measurements in different geographic regions and races. The Tibia itself is a complex anatomic unit so anthropometric study was devised on the same.Materials and Methods: 100 dry adult human tibia (50 Right and 50 Left) were studied.Maximum eadth of lower end of tibia and vertical height of medial malleolus was measured by using vernier calliper. Total length of tibia was measured by using osteometric board.Results: – The study was aimed to determine length of tibia with help of calculating tibial index with help of measured parameters of the tibia. The details of data obtained with relevant review of literature will be discussed. Conclusion: The knowledge of the morphometric values of tibial segments is important in forensic, anatomist, and archeological cases in order to identify unknown bodies and stature.