Estimation of Length of Femur from its Proximal Segment in Maharashtrian Population
Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
ABSTRACT Introduction: Stature is an important parameter in identification of an individual. It can be calculated from length of long bones especially femur and tibia. Bony markers such as head and neck of femur can used in determining the length of femur and thereby stature of an individual. Aim: To find a relation, if any between dimensions of proximal segment of femur and its length and to derive regression equations for the same. Materials and Methods: This study included 280 femora (136 right and 144 left), which were measured for Length of femur, circumference, vertical diameter and transverse diameter of head, vertical and transverse diameter of neck, anterior and posterior neck length with Osteometric board and Vernier callipers. Then, the data was analysed statistically using student t-test, Pearson‘s correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant and <0.01 highly significant. Results: The mean length of femur was 412.56+30.34 mm (Right 414.96±30.57 mm, Left 410.29±30.05 mm). The length of femur correlated significantly with dimensions of its proximal end (p<0.01). Linear regression equations for length of femur from proximal femoral end dimensions were derived. Conclusion: Regression equations for length of femur from proximal femoral end dimensions derived in this study will be useful for anthropologists, archaeologists and forensic investigators for determining the length of femur and thereby stature and identity of an individual.
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Anil Kumar Dwivedi, Niyati Airan, Rajan Bhatnagar
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- DOI 10.7860/IJARS/2019/37766:2448
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