ANTHROPOMETRIC STUDY OF THE CEPHALO-FACIAL PARAMETERS TO ESTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH STATURE OF AN INDIVIDUAL IN INDIAN POPULATION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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Forensic anthropology, Facial recognition, Stature, Cephalon facial dimensions, Facial dimensions, Human identification, medicolegal
Abstract
Estimating stature is crucial in forensic anthropology, especially while identifying people during criminal investigations, mass disasters, and cases involving unidentified human remains. The purpose of this study is to establish regression equations to evaluate stature using cephalofacial features in a heterogeneous sample of Indian MBBS students. The study included 100 participants (50 males and 50 females) aged 18 to 25 years who selected using convenience sampling. Cephalofacial measurements were recorded using calibrated anthropometric devices such as digital vernier calipers, spreading calipers, and measuring tapes. Regression analysis was then utilized to generate predictive equations for estimating stature using these variables.
The strongest association was established between stature and horizontal head circumference (r = 0.448), followed by physiognomic face length. Nasal breadth showed the least correlation (r = -0.173). For each parameter, regression equations were developed, and standard errors of estimation were determined. Horizontal head circumference was determined as the most reliable criterion for estimating stature, followed by physiognomic face length. The research shows that cephalofacial measures can be used to determine stature with high accuracy, especially when only cephalofacial remains are available. The findings highlight the significance of cephalofacial characteristics in forensic investigations, particularly when alternative sources of stature data are lacking. These findings provide significant forensic tools for estimating stature in the Indian population.
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Jishnu V. J
Senior Resident, MD, Forensic Medicine and toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Plot no 2, Sector 20, Sez Mihan, Nagpur 441108, Maharashtra India. Mobile no 7978757602
Manish Shrigiriwar
Professor, MD, Forensic Medicine and toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Plot no 2, Sector 20, Sez Mihan, Nagpur 441108, Maharashtra India. Mobile no: +91 8888839510
Neelam Chandwani
Associate Professor, MDS, Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Plot no 2, Sector 20, Sez Mihan, Nagpur 441108, Maharashtra India. Mobile No: +91 9323218572
Animesh Kumar Gupta
Senior Resident, MD, Forensic Medicine and toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Gate No 1, Great Eastern Rd, opposite Gurudwara, AIIMS Campus, Tatibandh, 492099 Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Mobile no 8080300858