Estimation of Stature from Foot Length of Students in Anambra State University
Okafor I. J, Etoniru I. S, Elemuo C. O
Department of Anatomy
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Chukwuemeka Odomegwu Ojukwu University Uli, Anambra State, Nigeria
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Corresponding Author: Okafor I. J
ABSTRACT
Estimation of stature from measurement of various body parts is of particular interest to many anatomist and forensic scientist for its importance in medico-legal cases. Significant and positive correlation coefficient has been shown to exist between stature and measurements of foot length. The present study is based on the measurement of foot length and body height of 300 students of Anambra state university between the ages of 17 to 22. The length of the foot was measured between the most prominent points of the back of the heel to the tip of the second toe, when the second toe was larger than the hallux. Venier caliper was used to measure foot length. Obtained data was analyzed separately for male and female and attempt was made to find out the correlation and derive a regression formula between foot length and height of an individual. The values of between age and height of male and female is (- 0.141) and (0.038) respectively. The values between age foot length of male and female is (-0.209) and (0.060). The value between height and foot length of male and female is (0.629) and (0.502). Male mean height (178.04cm) was also higher than female mean height (168.20cm). The result shows that there is a definite correlation between foot length and height of an individual. Thus, the result of the present study would be useful for Anatomist and Forensic Medical Experts.
