Estimation of stature from sternum – Exploring the quadratic models

Saraf, Ashish; Kanchan, Tanuj; Krishan, Kewal; Ateriya, Navneet; Setia, Puneet

doi:10.1016/j.jflm.2018.04.004

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“…The study population, sample size and mean length of cadaver (Stature) observed in the other Indian studies is charted in Table 3. The mean length of male cadavers observed by Singh J et al 12 , Menezes RG et al 10,11 , Ranjith Raj VP et al 14 and Saraf A et al 15 is comparatively on the higher side than that observed by Tumram NK et al 16 , Baraw R et al 17 and in the present study. The mean length of female cadavers is observed to be relatively similar in all the studies except that of Saraf A et al 15 (Table 3).…”

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“…The mean length of male cadavers observed by Singh J et al 12 , Menezes RG et al 10,11 , Ranjith Raj VP et al 14 and Saraf A et al 15 is comparatively on the higher side than that observed by Tumram NK et al 16 , Baraw R et al 17 and in the present study. The mean length of female cadavers is observed to be relatively similar in all the studies except that of Saraf A et al 15 (Table 3). Menezes RG et al 10,11 observed a higher correlation coefficient and a lower standard error of the estimate for regression models in macerated and dried sterna.…”

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“…Singh J et al 12 obtained a correlation coefficient value of 0.316 for males and 0.328 for females for regression models which were based on the sternal length taken from dry bone specimens. Saraf A et al 15 in their study observed that the stature correlated best with the combined length of sternum, among males (R=0.894), females (R=0.859) as compared to manubrium and mesosternum. All these studies 10,11,12,15 suggested that stature can be estimated from sternum with reasonable accuracy and also concluded that sternum may be of vital importance for stature estimation if long bones are not available.…”

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“…Saraf A et al 15 in their study observed that the stature correlated best with the combined length of sternum, among males (R=0.894), females (R=0.859) as compared to manubrium and mesosternum. All these studies 10,11,12,15 suggested that stature can be estimated from sternum with reasonable accuracy and also concluded that sternum may be of vital importance for stature estimation if long bones are not available. Yonguc G et al 18 in Turkey observed moderate to strong correlation (R ranging from 0.372 to 0.850) and suggested that the sternal lengths can be used for estimation of sex.…”

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Correlation between various Measurements of Sternum with Stature - An Autopsy based Study

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The sternum is of crucial significance while estimating body stature. Dwight, in the late 19th century, discussed potential use of the sternum for estimation of the stature. Various researchers have shown that the sternum may be of use in stature assessment merely when long bones are not obtainable. The study was conducted to analyse the correlation between the stature and various measurements of the sternum. The posterior curved length, length of manubrium, length of mesosternum and length of sternum were measured in 300 adult sterna. The mean length of a cadaver (Stature) was observed to be greater in males (162.34 ± 8.03 cm) as compared to females (156.53 ± 8.50 cm). A positive moderate correlation (R ranging from 0.332 to 0.647) was observed between various measurements of sternum with stature in both the genders. Sternal length shall be considered as a better parameter over other sternal measurements for estimating the stature. However the application for utilizing the sternum for stature estimation should be restricted to the population sample for and from which they have been developed.

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“…122 Researchers have also explored the effect of fusion and statistical tests in the estimation of stature from the sternum. 123,124 Researchers have emphasised the need to develop sex- and population-specific regression models for stature estimation from a single bone or a group of bones from the upper and lower extremities or any other part of the body.…”

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Estimation of stature from sternum – Exploring the quadratic models

Cited by 18 publications

References 30 publications

Correlation between various Measurements of Sternum with Stature - An Autopsy based Study

Correlation between various Measurements of Sternum with Stature - An Autopsy based Study

The development and status of forensic anthropology in India: A review of the literature and future directions

Sex estimation using sternum part lenghts by means of artificial neural networks

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