ESTIMATION OF HEIGHT BY MEASURING INDEX FINGER LENGTH IN FEMALES

Abstract

Introduction: Identification from fragmented body parts and mutilated body has become a routine for a forensic specialist because of increased occurrences of man or nature caused disasters. Standing height is one of the tools to help in identification. Height has been estimated from different body organs. In this study index finger length has been used to estimate height.

Objective: To find out correlation between height and index finger length and to formulate regression equation.

Material and Methods: It was a correlational study.102 females were selected through nonprobability method from general population according to selection criteria.

Collection of Data: Height was measured from vertex to ground level standing against the wall. Index finger length of both hands was measured with vernier caliper. Data was analyzed by using SPSS 21.
Results: Value of r between height and RIFL was 0.533. Value of r between height and LIFL was 0.456. This is statistically significant and positive.

Conclusion: Index finger length can be used to estimate height.