Estimation of stature by Glabella - Inion head length in south Indian population – A cross sectional study

As there are cases brought for forensic examination where only the craniofacial region is available, estimation of stature from craniofacial dimensions is without doubt important in forensic cases. The study presented here attempts to estimate stature from craniofacial dimensions in the South Indian population. Establishment of individuality is an imperative aspect in any investigating procedure. There are various data available for identification. The height of an individual is one of them. When there is only part of the body is available the calculation of stature plays a vital role as far as the identity of an individual is concerned. There is scanty information regarding stature estimation using head length in South-Indian population. Therefore the current study has been designed to correlate head length and stature, and to derive regression equation that can be applied for estimation of stature in South Indian population.