Estimation of Stature from Facial Dimensions
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology - Year 2017, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Whenever unknown or decomposed or mutilated dead bodiesor isolated body parts or skeletal remains are found, first step of police investigation is to establish identity of deceased. Determination of stature from dismembered body parts can play vital role for identification of person. Present study was done to derive regression formula and multiplication factor to estimate stature from facial dimensions for population in and around Rajkot region of Gujarat. Total 100male cases and 100 female cases randomly selected from cadavers brought for post-mortem examination at mortuary of P. D. U. Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Rajkot. Stature was measured with measuring tape and Facial dimensions were measured by Spreading caliper after breaking Rigor mortis, if developed.Collected data were statistically analysed using software like Epi info 7 and Microsoft excel. Mean stature as well as mean Facial dimensions were significantly higher for male than for female (p<0.05). Regression formula and multiplication factor derived in present study are useful to estimate stature from Facial dimensions for population in and around Rajkot region of Gujarat.
Authors and Affiliations
Vaghela Raghurajsinh Dhirubhai
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP454997
- DOI 10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.10217.5
- Views 128
- Downloads 0
Pattern of Hanging Deaths in Raichur Region
Background: Violent asphyxial deaths are one of the important causes of death nowadays. Hanging is one of the preferred mode of committing suicide. Pattern of suicidal death is a reflection of the prevailing social set u...
Study of Burn Cases during Autopsy in Relation to Manner of Death
Background: Burn has tremendous importance in medico legal point of view as it is one of common cause of unnatural death and a major health problem in India. Setting of fire to self (self-immolation) in public is done to...
Anthropometric Measurements of Hand Length and Breadth for Estimation of Stature in South Indians
Background: Anthropology is the study of humans, subdivisions are the cultural anthropology and biological anthropology, and stature estimation is an important parameterin forensic examination for identification of skele...
Assessment of Pattern and Profile of Substance Abuse among Children in Slum Areas of Ahmednagar
Background: We have been facing a frightening rise of substance abuse among the youngsters in recent years. Further, the problem is seen across all socioeconomic groups, from urban areas to small towns. However new subst...
Study of Pattern of Road Traffic Accidents and Detection of Alcohol in Vitreous Humor as an Evaluation Tool: An Autopsy Based Study
Background: Exponential increase in road traffic accident cases are a major cause of concern all over the world. The fatality of accident cases depends on various factors and alcohol consumption can also be associated to...