Background: Estimation of stature is basic and major section of Anthropological research which is necessary for unmistakable conformation and is used by medico-legal experts, forensic examiners and Anatomists. Methods: In the present, morphometric, cross sectional study of the measurement of stature from index finger length among the population of India is done. This study consist of 400 subject among them 200 are males and 200 females between the age group of 17-25 year. The subjects are students of Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College and Research centre. The data was statistically analysed by calculating mean and standard deviation as well as standard error. Regression formula was also derived by calculating the stature and the index and ring finger length. Result: The high value of the regression coefficient shows that the index finger length may clearly predict the body height in both sexes. It is a good predictor for estimation of the height of the males and females subjects. Regression equations are-For male:-Y= 124.26+6.41(RIFL), For female:-Y= 110.16+5.82(RIFL). Conclusion: The finding of the present study shows that the index finger length can be used successfully to predict the height of the human being. Medico-legally it is a considerable parameter which determines the height of subject which is a major step in recognition of a deceased subject.

OBJECTIVE:We report a rare case of ectopic unerupted tooth in maxillary sinus. CASE REPORT: A 23 year old female presented with oroantral fistula distal to right upper second molar. On radiography, there was an ectopic unerupted tooth in maxillary sinus, removed via sublabial approach with sinuscope. CONCLUSION: This is a rare case of unerupted ectopic tooth in maxillary sinus that presented with oroantral fistula. Opacity in maxillary sinus may be due to unerupted ectopic tooth. Complete removal of tooth along with associated mucosal disease of sinus by Caldwell luc (sublabial) approach with sinuscope is curative.

Estimation of stature plays a major role in the field of Forensic Medicine and anthropometry especially helps in establishing the identity of an individual from mutilated, decomposed and amputated body parts. In our study, stature was estimated from the percutaneous length of ulna. Study sample consisted of 96 adult males and 66 adult females between the age group of 18 -22 years, born and brought up in Chennai. The length of the of the right and left ulna was measured with a vernier caliper from the tip of the olecranon to the styloid process and the height of the individual was measured with a calibrated stadiometer. The measurements were noted in the proforma. The data was statistically analyzed and linear regression formulae were derived.