ANATOMICAL STUDY ON ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS OF STATURE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH RIGHT UPPER LIMB

Dr. Divya Rana*, Dr. Randhir Singh Chauhan, Dr. Seema and Dr. Rakesh Kumar

ABSTRACT

Background: It is fact that in humans, no two persons have same characters. Anthropometry is commonly used
technique for the measurements of bones in Anatomy. Stature and upper limb anthropometric measurements of an
individual plays an vital role in determining the identity of unknown person. Method: This study has been
conducted on 256 students of Maharishi Markandeshwar University having 122 females and 134 males between
age group 18-25 years as participants. All the participants have been enrolled after their consent. Anthropometric
Measurements made on 256 participants and data collected. Data (Frequency, percentages and Pearson coefficient
of correlation) had been analyzed by using SPSS Version 16. Results: Mean stature, right arm length, Right Fore
Arm Length(cm), Right Upper Extremity Length(cm), Right Palmar Length(cm), Right Third Finger Length(cm),
Right Hand Width(cm), Right Wrist Width(cm), Right Wrist Circumference(cm)among total population
166.4,33.9, 26.38,72.28,10.3, 7.83, 8.27, 6.17 and 15.77 respectively. Conclusion: There is significant positive
correlation (p<0.05) between right upper limb and stature.

Keywords: Stature and upper limb anthropometric measurements of an individual plays an vital role in determining the identity of unknown person.