European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

INTRODUCTION
One of the most important body measurements in humans is height. Arm span was found as one of the most reliable measurements for stature estimation. It may differ from region to region, ethnicities, and races. This is very helpful for forensic investigation of dismembered bodies, amputations, stature loss, etc.
 AIM
To Estimate stature using arm span.
 MATERIALS AND METHOD
60 samples (29 males & 31 females) were collected within the age limit between 18-20 years. The arm span and height of the subjects was measured. The data was tabulated and analysed using the statistical software SPSS version 23.