ESTIMATION OF STATURE

BY-
SUYASH PATIL 102
GUIDED BY-
DR.SHUSHMA CHAVAN MA’AM
CONTENTS

1. HUMERUS
2. FEMUR
3. TIBIA
STATURE ESTIMATION

 Stature estimation is obtained from measurements of long bones; namely the

humerus, femur, and tibia. If these bones are unavailable, the ulna, radius,
and fibula can also provide a good range for the expected height of an
individual. As many elements as possible should be used in a regression
equation to estimate stature. Incomplete fragments can be used to estimate
height, by first estimating the complete length of bone from a regression
equation before applying the original formula to estimate stature. Read more
below about regression formulas.


 Since stature is variable among population and sex, there are different
regression formulas for different populations. Therefore, determining which
regression formula to use is an important aspect of stature estimation. It is
necessary to know the population from which an individual is from and the
individual’s sex when selecting a formula.
OBJECTIVE

 1. Identification: Helping to identify unknown individuals based on skeletal

remains by estimating their stature.
 2. Biological Profile: Contributing to the establishment of a biological
profile of an individual, along with other characteristics such as age, sex, and
ancestry.
 3. Forensic Investigations: Assisting forensic investigations by providing
important information about the individual, which can aid in narrowing down
potential matches or suspects.
ESTIMATION OF STATURE FROM THE
HUMERUS
The humerus can be broken down into four segments. If the humerus is found in
its entirety then its length can be used to estimate stature. However, if only
segments of the humerus are recovered then a combination of segments can be
used to estimate stature.
Segment 1 is identified as the entirety of the humeral head
Segment 2 is identified as between the most distal point of the head and the
most proximal margin of the olecranon fossa.
Segment 3 is identified as the entirety of the olecranon fossa, from the most
proximal to the most distal margins
Segment 4 is identified as between the most distal margin of the olecranon fossa,
and the most distal point of the trochlea
 Below are examples of estimating stature from a humerus for a European
Male*:
 For entire humerus: (3.08 x length of humerus) + 70.45 = stature +/- 4.05 cm
 From one segment of the shaft: (3.42 x segment 2) + 80394 = stature +/- 5.31
cm
 From two segments of the shaft: (7.17 x segment 1)+(3.04 x segment 2) +
63.94 = stature +/- 5.05 cm
ESTIMATION OF STATURE FROM TIBIA

1-For entire length:-

2.52×(the length of tibia) + 78.62= stature +/- 3.37cm
2- From 3 shaft segment :-
3.52× segment 1) +2.89 × (segment 2) + 2.23× (segment 3) + 74.55
= Stature +/- 4.56
The tibia can be broken down into five segments. If the tibia is found in its
entirety then its length can be used to estimate stature. However, if only
segments of the tibia are recovered then a combination of segments can be used
to estimate stature.
ESTIMATION OF STATURE FROM FEMUR

 Segment 1 is from the most proximal point of the head to lesser trochanter
midpoint
 Segment 2 is identified as lesser trochanter midpoint to the most proximal
extension of the popliteal surface below the linea aspera
 Segment 3 is identified as most proximal extension of the popliteal surface
below the linea aspera to the proximal point of the intercondylar fossa
 Segment 4 is the from the intercondylar fossa proximal point to the medial
condyle most distal point
 Entire femur: (2.38 x the length of the femur) + 61.41 = stature +/- 3.27 cm
 From two shaft segments: (2.71 x segment 2) + (3.06 x segment 3) + 73.0 =
stature +/- 4.41 cm
 From shaft and proximal end: (2.89 x segment 1) + (2.31 x segment 2) + (2.62
x segment 3) + 63.88 = stature +/- 3.93 cm.
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