Estimation of Height From Foot Dimensions

Abstract

A close relationship between stature and dimensions of various body segments is of value in medico-legal investigation as well as in anthropology. Foot length and foot breadth were used by some authors to estimate height in people belonging to different endogamous groups. There is lack of availability of such data in an around the Mahakaushal region. Objectives: This study was carried out to investigate the relationship between height and foot dimensions among a group of males and females in Mahakaushal region and to derive regression formulae between foot length and height and between foot breadth and height of individual. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out on 342 subjects (170 male and 172 female) in the Mahakaushal region. Stature was measured by a "Standard height measuring instrument". The left foot was taken for the measurement. of foot length and foot breadth with the help of a sliding caliper. Result: The highest correlation coefficient between foot length and stature was present in males as well as in females. It indicates that foot length provides highest reliability and accuracy in estimating stature of unknown males and females. Prediction of stature was found to be most accurate by linear regression analysis. Conclusion: Simple regression equation derived from this study can be used to estimate height of an individual of Mahakaushal region.

Prediction of Stature with Regression Equation and Multiplication Factor using Foot Length in Adults: A Comparative Study

“…Many earlier studies investigated with regression equation. 8,18,22,23 and multiplication factor 24 for stature determination from foot length. However, a very few study compared these methods for stature determination especially with foot length.…”

“…12 There are lot of earlier studies reported on stature estimation using either regression equation or multiplication factor. 9,[13][14][15][16][17][18] Nevertheless, a very few studies compared these methods for their reliability and accuracy. Hence, the objective of this study is to find out any significant difference exists between the regression equation and multiplication factor estimates using right foot length in predicting the stature.…”

Assessing Agreement Level between Actual Stature and Regression Estimates using Foot Length of Adults

“…8 There are many regional and international studies involving regression equation using foot lengths for determination of stature. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] The aim of the present study was to assess the agreement between actual and estimated stature using regression equation from right foot length (RFL) among both sexes in Chennai region.…”

Role of Hand and Foot Print Dimensions in Stature Identification among Indian Population

“…The foot length was measured as a direct distance from the most posterior point of back[pternion] to tip of the Hallux or to tip of the second toe (acropodion) [fig:2]. The foot breadth was measured as the direct distance between the most prominent point on medial side (Metatarsal tibalae) and the most prominent on lateral side (Metatarsal fibulae) 4.…”