Estimation of Stature Using Ulnar Length in Living Adult Individuals in South Indian Population

Address for Correspondence: Dr.Anitha M R, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Akash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. E-Mail: [email protected] Introduction: Anthropometry the measurements of man provides scientific methods and techniques for taking various measurements and observation on the living man and the skeleton. Height is one of the important parameter in the Anthropometric study of humans. Materials and Methods: In 300 adult males ulnar length on both right and left side was measured and height of individuals was measured. Observations and Results: The observations were analysed separately for both right and left ulna in male students. The correlation coefficient (r) of height and length of right ulna is 0.689 and left ulna is 0.790. Discussion: The values obtained from the present study are correlating with other studies and it will be most useful for medico-legal investigations and anthropological studies. Conclusion: simple regression formula was derived showing the correlation between ulnar length and stature of an individual.