A Study of correlation between Middle Finger Length and Height in a Tribal District Population of India

Rahule, Anil S; Bhagat, Shekhar Rao; Saleem, Mohammad; Bashir, Mohammed; Khade, Ajay; Irfanuddin, MD; Yallambhatla, Phani Chandra

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“…However, our findings are partially consistent with the study done by Vishal Koulapur et al 16 which shows good correlation between left middle finger length and stature in both males and females. High correlation values were observed among males in our study which is inconsistent with the findings observed in tribal district population of India by Rahule AS et al 17 and by the study done by Pramod Kumar GN et al 18 .…”

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Stature Estimation from Finger Length by Regression Equation

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Thalaur²,

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Background: Estimation of stature from mutilated body parts, as in mass disasters and in many heinous crimes, has always intrigued the Forensic Pathologist and investigating agencies. Every part of human being grows in correlation to each other. Many authors have conducted various studies to find the correlation amongst various body parts and found positive correlation. The present study has correlated the length of all fingers with the stature of the individual. Methodology: The study was carried out on 150 healthy voluntary subjects (75 male and 75 female) of age 18-25 years. Instruments like Stadiometer and Vernier caliper was used for height and finger length measurements respectively. Result: Mean values of stature and finger length were larger in males as compared to females. Positive and strong correlation was found between stature and right index finger length in females and left middle finger length in males whereas right and left middle finger length in total subjects showed statistically significant correlation (P-value < 0.05). Conclusion: The findings of the study can be useful only when an intact finger is examined. As very less information is available related to correlation between finger length and stature of individual, there is need of more research from different geographical locations.

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Stature Estimation from Finger Length by Regression Equation

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“…As determined by the current study, there exists a significant correlation between stature of an individual and middle finger length. This is in agreement with various studies conducted by Rastogi P et al, 25 Katwal B et al, 26 Mudasir Ahmad Khan et al 27 Rahule et al 28 Shivakumar AH et al, 29 Verghese AJ et al 30 and Tyagi AK et al 31 Rastogi et al concluded that middle finger length can be used as an important tool in determination of height of an individual which was resonated in the study by Katwal B et…”

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A Research Study on Estimation of Stature from Middle Finger Length in Uttar Pradesh State

Roy¹

2019

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BACKGROUNDMiddle finger as a parameter for stature estimation has been studied extensively over the years. It has also been concluded that there is indeed a positive correlation between height and middle finger length. However, it has been stressed upon in published literature, that there is a need for population and region-specific studies for further deriving an accurate formula. Keeping this in mind, the current study was undertaken, to evaluate the relationship between stature and middle finger length in Uttar Pradesh region. METHODSA descriptive study of a total of 90 subjects, between ages of 18 and 25 years was studied in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, HIMS, Varanasi, of which 45 were male and 45 were female. The middle finger length of both hands was measured from proximal flexion crease to the tip of middle finger, using digital vernier calliper. Data thus collected was analysed using SPSS software and a linear regression formula was calculated. The sample size estimation was done at convenience. RESULTSThe middle finger length showed a highly significant correlation with height. However, it was observed that the right middle finger length (r=0.760) shows greater correlation with stature than left middle finger length (r=0.701). CONCLUSIONSThe present study goes on to prove that the middle finger length can be used as a successful predictor of height of an individual with the right middle finger length being a better determinant of stature than left middle finger length in the region of Uttar Pradesh.

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“…15 The mean stature of both genders was comparatively higher than the present study in North Indian population 5 ,16 Guajarati population 10 South Indian population 16 and Thai population 12 .The mean stature of both genders was comparatively lesser than present study in Tribal district population of India. 1 Such difference in stature may be due to population variation which may be attributed to genetic and environmental factor. The mean value of finger length in both genders was greater than present study in Western Australian population.…”

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“…There is a long record of discussion on the issue of human variation in anthropometric research. 1 The biological profile of a person such as age, sex, ethnicity and stature can be determined with the help of anthropometry. 2 Among these 'big fours' of anthropology, estimation of stature is considered as an important anthropometric parameter to Anthropologist, Anatomist, and in Medico-legal practice.…”

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Estimation of Stature from Finger Length Based on the Correlation

Yadav

Shakya

2020

J. KIST Med. Coll.

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Introduction: Estimation of stature is of paramount importance in verifying the identity of an individual from the bodily remains, often after any kind of mass disaster, explosion or intentional cuts and dismantling we encounter very few bodily parts. The objective of the present study was to estimate stature from the measurement of finger length based on the principle of correlation. Methods: The present study consisted of 300 individuals (150 male and 150 female) of age group 18 to 26 years during the period of August 2017 to August 2018. Stature and finger length of individuals were measured by using stadiometer and digital caliper respectively. Data were analyzed by using statistical software SPSS-22. Results: A positive and highly significant (p<0.01) correlation was observed in both genders. Linear regression equation for stature estimation was derived using finger length and checked for their accuracy by comparing the estimated stature to measured stature. The result shows no significant difference between estimated and measured stature. Conclusions: The results indicate that the finger length provides reliable means of estimating the stature of an unknown individual based on the principle of correlation. Hence it can be of significant help in establishing the identity of an individual.

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A Study of correlation between Middle Finger Length and Height in a Tribal District Population of India

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Stature Estimation from Finger Length by Regression Equation

Stature Estimation from Finger Length by Regression Equation

A Research Study on Estimation of Stature from Middle Finger Length in Uttar Pradesh State

Estimation of Stature from Finger Length Based on the Correlation

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