Correlation between facial height and body height: a prospective anthropometric study
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Aim: To find a correlation between facial height and body height. Materials and Method: The subject’s height was measured by a stadiometer and the facial height by a vernier calliper in 150 medical students. The data was analyzed statistically for significance and correlation. Results: Mean body height was 167.54±9.59 cm and mean facial height was 10.77±0.76 cm. The P value was less than 0.001 and the Pearson’s coefficient was 0.34. This shows a significant positive correlation between body height and facial height. Conclusion: The measurements of facial height can be used for estimation of body height when facial remains are brought for anthropometric examination.
Authors and Affiliations
Md. Tabrej Alam, Sanjay Singh, Kamil Khan, Saleha Shaheen
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