Anthropometric Estimation of Stature Using Percutaneous Tibial Length in Female Cadavers: A Study on the Lahore Population
Stature estimation is essential in forensic identification, especially when dealing with fragmented human remains. Tibial length has been recognized as a reliable indicator for estimating body stature, making it particularly valuable in forensic contexts. This study aimed to develop a regression model to estimate body stature from tibial length in female cadavers. The main objectives were to determine the correlation between tibial length and body stature and to establish a regression model specifically for estimating stature in females. This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in Pakistan, over one year, from January 2020 to December 2020. Thirty-one female cadavers aged 20 to 50 years were selected through non-probability consecutive sampling. Tibial length and body stature were measured, and data analysis was performed using SPSS version 26.0, focusing on Pearson correlation and linear regression. The mean tibial length was 39.84±5.33 cm, and the mean body stature was 145.84±7.64 cm. A strong positive correlation (r = 0.898) was found between tibial length and body stature, with the regression equation: Body Stature (Y) = 97.35 + 1.28 Tibial Length (X), and a significant p-value <0.001. This study confirms a significant correlation between tibial length and body stature in female cadavers, providing a reliable regression model for forensic identification. Gender-specific regression equations are essential due to biological differences in skeletal structure.
