ESTIMATION OF STATURE FROM LENGTH OF HAND: AN ANTHROPOMETRIC STUDY

Abstract

Background: The present study was conducted for estimation of stature from length of Hand. Materials & methods: 50 males and 50 females within the age group of 20 to 26 years were enrolled in the present study. Standard vernier caliper was used for measuring hand length. Total height of the subject was evaluated using standard flexible steel tape. Hand length was measured straight distance from the most laterally placed point on the head of 2nd metacarpal to the most medially placed point located on the head of 5th metacarpal. Measurements of lengths of right and left side were taken separately.
Results: Mean hand length of right and left side was 18.91 cm and 18.93cm respectively. Mean stature among males and females was 175.52 cm and 161.98 cm respectively. Significant correlation was seen while correlating length of stature and hand among males and females. Conclusion: Hand length is considered as a criterion to estimate stature of a person