Estimation of stature by using lower limb dimensions in the Malaysian population.
Estimation of stature is an important step in developing a biological profile for human identification. It may provide a valuable indicator for an unknown individual in a population. The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between stature and lower limb dimensions in the Malaysian population. The sample comprised 100 corpses, which included 69 males and 31 females between the age range of 20-90 years old. The parameters measured were stature, thigh length, lower leg length, leg length, foot length, foot height and foot breadth. Results showed that the mean values in males were significantly higher than those in females (p < 0.05). There were significant correlations between lower limb dimensions and stature. Cross-validation of the equation on 100 individuals showed close approximation between known stature and estimated stature. It was concluded that lower limb dimensions were useful for estimation of stature, which should be validated in future studies.
Forensic Unit, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Electronic address: mnfaridah@gmail.com.
Faridah Mohd
FM
Nor
Nurliza
N
Abdullah
Al-Mizan
AM
Mustapa
Leong
L
Qi Wen
Nurulina Aimi
NA
Faisal
Dayang Anis Asyikin
DA
Ahmad Nazari
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D044466:Asian People; D001827:Body Height; D005260:Female; D018732:Forensic Anthropology / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008296:Malaysia; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D044465:White People; D055815:Young Adult
Foot height; Forensic anthropology population data; Lower leg length; Malaysian; Stature; Thigh