Stature estimation by Length of Femur

Abstract

Stature is important parameter of personal identification of individual there are many studies conducted along with others parameters such as age, sex, race, etc. This study was done to estimate the stature of an individual by the length of femur. It was conducted in the department of Forensic Medicine of Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur. A total of 160 cases out of which 80 males and 80 females were studied. The results of present study showed that there was a definite relationship between the length of femur and cadaveric length. It was also clear from this study that prediction of stature is also influenced by sex and racial factor. This study indicates that all the segments of femur have a definite relation with the cadaveric length.