The Estimation of Stature from Lower Limb Measurement in Urhobos of Southern Nigeria

Abstract

Stature reconstruction forms part of forensic anthropological analysis for the purpose of identification of an individual. The aim of this study was to derive regression formulae for the estimation of total height and thereafter to predict stature in Urhobos of Nigeria using bones of the lower limb. The sample comprised of 338 male Urhobos and 296 female Urhobos, age ranged 18-30 years. For each individual total height, maximum length of femur, tibia and fibula was taken and these were used to produce correlation as well regression formulae. In both gender pearson's regression formulae were obtained and tibia was found to be the most accurate predictor of stature. The derived formulae are population specific and are designed for use in forensic analysis; it is also useful to theoretical and practical issues in forensic anthropology.