A STUDY OF LENGTH OF HUMAN EXTRIMITIES AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH HUMAN HEIGHT IN MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS

Ranjana Barjatiya; Praveen Chouhan

Volume : VII, Issue : I, January - 2018

A STUDY OF LENGTH OF HUMAN EXTRIMITIES AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH HUMAN HEIGHT IN MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS

Ranjana Barjatiya, Praveen Chouhan

Abstract :

Stature estimation is traditionally an important consideration in physical anthropology and archaeology and is especially pertinent in the realm of forensic. Anthropometry has an important role in industrial management and ergonomic design. This information is needed to be collected regularly in every society. METHOD: – This study was performed on 200 medical students (100 males and 100 females). Students were selected randomly excluding any physical deformities. Standing height (Stature) and upper arm, thigh length were taken of each subjects. RESULT: – The data thus observed has been tabulated and subjected to statistical computation to drive regression equation. CONCLUSION: – From the present study, it’s found that with multiplication factors and R values. The stature can be estimated from length of limbs. It may be helpful for researchers who work in this area, especially in the various medical disciplines, anthropologists and security personnel.