Nagesh Kuppast

Reliability of Cranial Measurements in Identification of Sex of Skull

Determination of sex from the skeletal remains is of medico legal importance for establishing the identity of an individual. The determination of deceased sex is first step in skeletal analysis since estimation of age at death, race, and stature depends on sex of deceased. Total 100 adult human skulls (50 male and 50 female) of known sex available in department of anatomy and Forensic Medicine of M. R. Medical College and K. B. N. Medical College, Gulbarga are studied. Various measurements like cranial length, cranial breadth, cranial height and cranial weight are measured. The demarking point (D.P.) and identification point (I.P.) of above four measurements is calculated and then percentage of bones identified by D.P. and I.P. is recorded. The results are compared with the available literature. Among all the 4 independent variables statistically analysed, considering the Demarking Point, the most reliable parameter is weight of the cranium, 14% of male skull can be sorted out by this parameter alone. Considering the Identification point, the most reliable parameter is maximum cranial length 36% of female skulls and 02% of male skulls can be sorted out by this single parameter alone. Though, the Demarking Point of a single parameter may not identify sex in all the bones but the accuracy is nearly 100% in the bones, which are identified.

ROLE OF HAND LENGTH IN PREDICTION OF STATURE

Address for Correspondence: Dr. Shradha Iddalgave, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, M. R. Medical College, Kalaburagi, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India. Ph. No: 09742707500, 08970245838. E-Mail: shradhank27@gmail.com Introduction: Identification is the determination of the individuality of a person based on certain physical characteristics. In partial or complete Identification many Identification datas are considered, among them Stature, Age and Sex are three primary characteristic datas in Identification. Materials and Methods: The present study is carried out in E S I C Medical College, Kalaburagi, Karnataka. Total 257 students (120 males and 137 females) between age group of 18-25 years born in Karnataka are selected. Students with hypochondriasis, achondriasis, and congenital anomalies of bone and with fractures of lower limb and upper limb are excluded from the study. The height of the students, length of both right and left Hand of each student is measured by the same observer with the same instrument and at the same time. Results: For males, Correlation Co-efficient of Height with Right Hand Length and Left Hand Length are .513 and .516 respectively which shows moderate positive correlation. Similarly for females Correlation Co-efficient of Height with Right Hand Length and Left Hand Length are .64 and .65 respectively Discussion and Conclusion: The results of the present study indicate that hand lengths can be efficiently used for estimation of stature. In present study female hand length can give better prediction of stature compared male.

Estimation of Stature from Index Fingers Length in Davangere District

Estimation of stature holds a special place in the field of forensic medicine and forensic anthropology. This study was designed to investigate the ability of estimating stature from index finger length. The study was carried out by taking the measurement of index fingers and body height of 250 medical students (125 males and 125 females) of 18 to 25 years of age. The study was carried out in department of forensic medicine and toxicology at SSIMS & RC Davangere, Karnataka state, India. Obtained data was analysed statistically to establish the relationship between a persons index finger and stature. From given data mean, SEE, correlation coefficient(r). Regression equation and ‘P’ values were obtained. A moderate correlation was observed between index finger length and height of a person which is statistically highly significant. The present study would be useful for anthropologists and forensic experts.

Foramena Magnum Dimensions: An Aid in Identification of Gender

Determination of deceased sex is first step in skeletal analysis since estimation of age, race, and stature depends on sex of deceased. Total 100 adult human skulls (50 male and 50 female) of Hyderabad-Karnataka region are studied. Measurements like foramena magnum length and foramena magnum breadth were measured. The demarking point (D.P.) and identification point (I.P.) of both measurements was calculated and then percentage of bones identified by D.P. and I.P. was recorded. Though, the Demarking Point of a single parameter may not identify sex in all the bones but the accuracy is nearly 100% in the bones, which are identified. Percentage of skulls identified by IP and DP of foramena magnum length is more as compared to foramena magnum breadth. So foramena magnum length gives better prediction of sex as compared to foramena magnum breadth.