Estimation of Stature from Parts of Humerus and Radius

Abstract

The study took 193 right and 189 left, dry, fully ossified human humeri to derive regression formulae for the establishment of the total length of the humerus from the upper and lower segments, the line of division between the segments being the lowest level of insertion of the deltoid muscle.

Also studied have been 151 right and 126 left, dry, fully ossified radii to derive regression formulae for establishment of the total length of the radius from the upper and lower segments, the line of division between the segments being the lowest level of insertion of the pronator teres muscle.

All the regression formulae have a high degree of prediction, and are valuable in establishing the stature of an individual.