Determination of the stature and gender by using hand dimensions

Abstract

In the field of forensic anthropometry, determining stature and gender is a crucial chapter. The aim of the study was to identify the significant role of all variables on the hand in determining the identity of gender and stature. A total of 568 medical students, who were born and raised in various regions of India and were from the age of 18 to 25 years, were chosen for a descriptive cross-sectional study. The length, maximum and minimum circumferences, thickness, and breadth of both hands were measured using a digital vernier calliper and a cotton thread. The results were predicted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 20) computer software. To varying degrees, both hand parameters have a significant relationship with stature and gender. Statistical formulas were used to determine stature and gender. Forensic scientists and crime scene experts will benefit greatly from the results of this investigation.

Keywords

• hand dimensions
• forensic anthropometry
• stature
• gender
• indian population