scholarly journals Estimation of Body Height from Head Length among Dental Students of a Dental College

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (213) ◽  
pp. 861-865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bipana Manandhar ◽  
Ritee Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Head Length ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Positive Correlation

Introduction: Body height is an important measure of physical identity. Height exhibits a dimensional relationship with various parts of the body. This relationship helps to calculate height from dismembered and mutilated body parts in forensic examinations. As the cranial dimensions are more reliable and precise means of predicting the stature, this study was undertaken to find the relation between head length and height and to derive a regression formula for the estimation of height from head length among dental students. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 dental students of age group 18-21 years in the Department of Anatomy, Kantipur Dental College Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Basundhara, Kathmandu. The head length was measured with the help of spreading caliper. Height was measured with the help of a standard height measuring instrument. The head length and the height of the students were measured in centimeters. Data obtained were analyzed to find the correlation between head length and height and to derive a regression equation for the estimation of height. Results: A significant positive correlation was observed between head length and height (r=0.734, P<0.001). The regression equation for body height and head length including both sexes and all age groups of dental students was found to be y=12.9+8.45x where x is head length and y is body height. Conclusions: It was observed in the present study that there was a significant positive correlation between height and head length in all the age groups indicating that head length is a reliable indicator in estimation of height.

scholarly journals Prediction of Stature Based on Foot Length In Medical Students of Birat Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Morang, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 707-711
Author(s):  
Umesh Kumar Mehta ◽  
Arun Dhakal ◽  
Surya B. Parajuli ◽  
Sanjib Kumar Shah
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Stature is one of the most important anatomical parameters for personal identification. Estimation of stature by measuring different parts of the body is valuable in medico legal investigations as well as in anthropology. Objectives: The objective of this study was to find correlation between stature and foot length and developing a regression equation for stature estimation from foot length among medical students of Birat Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Morang, Nepal. Methodology: This is cross sectional study conducted at Department of Anatomy of Birat Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Morang, Nepal from 15 March 2019 to 15 June 2019. Two hundred (100 male and 100 female) medical students were enrolled in the study. Stature and foot length were measured using standard instruments. The collected data was entered into Microsoft excel and analyzed by using SPSS. Results: The mean stature in male was 165.4 cm with SD of 8.46 cm, in female the mean stature was 156.5 cm and with SD 6.56 cm. The mean foot length in male was 25.84 cm with SD of 1.73 cm, in female mean foot length was 23.35 cm with SD 1.30 cm. This gender wise difference in mean stature and foot length between males and females was statistically significant (p<0.001). There was significant positive correlation between stature and foot length (r = 0.534, P < 0.001) for male and (r=0.675, P < 0.001) for female. Regression equations were derived for estimation of stature from measurement of foot length in both sexes. Conclusion: This research found significant positive correlation between stature and foot length in both sexes. Regression equation was also derived which help to predict the stature by knowing the foot length in medico legal cases.

CORRELATION OF STATURE IN RELATION TO HEAD LENGTH IN MEDICAL STUDENTS IN BIKANER DISTRICT RAJASTHAN.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Rakesh Mani ◽  
Dr. Pramila Choudhary ◽  
Dr. Mohan Singh ◽  
Dr. Kanika Rathore
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Body ◽  
Head Length ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Forensic Scientists

Anthropometric measurements vary in different races, sex and age groups. Stature is one of the various parameters of identification. Estimation of stature from measurement of various body parts is of immense important to the forensic experts. It is known that there a close relationship exists between the height of an individual and various parts of the body like head, trunk, upper and lower extremities. The aim of this study is to estimate the relationship between the stature and head length. This study was conducted on 200 (100 males, 100 females) medical students of age groups 18-25 years at SPMC Medical College, Bikaner (Rajasthan). Height and head length were measured and Pearson correlation was used to see correlation. Head length and height are positively correlated among boys and girls and it is statistically highly significant. When both boys and girls were combined it also showed positive correlation which is statistically highly significant. This study shows that there is a strong association between height and head length. Simple regression equations generated from head length can be a supplementary approach for stature estimation when extremities are not available and will be useful for anatomists, archaeologists, anthropologists and forensic scientists. Keywords: Correlation coefficient, Head length, Regression equation, Stadiometer, Spreading caliper, Stature.

scholarly journals The Accuracy of Broselow Tape Weight Estimate among Pediatric Population

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Turki M. AlHarbi ◽  
Abdullaziz AlGarni ◽  
Fasial AlGamdi ◽  
Mona Jawish ◽  
Tariq Ahmad Wani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Accurate Estimation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Actual Weight ◽  
Medical City

Objective.To determine the accuracy of the Broselow Tape (BT) versions 2007 and 2011 in estimating weight among pediatric population.Methods.A cross-sectional study was conducted at King Fahad Medical City and six schools across Riyadh province on 1–143-month-old children. BT 2007 and 2011 estimated weights were recorded. Both tapes via the child’s height produce an estimated weight, which was compared with the actual weight.Results.A total of 3537 children were recruited. The height (cm) of the subjects was97.7±24.1and the actual weight (kg) was16.07±8.9, whereas the estimated weight determined by BT 2007 was15.87±7.56and by BT 2011 was16.38±7.95. Across all the five age groups, correlation between actual weight and BT 2007 ranged between 0.702 and 0.788, while correlation between actual weight and BT 2011 ranged between 0.698 and 0.788. Correlation between BT 2007 and BT 2011 across all the five age groups ranged from 0.979 to 0.989. Accuracy of both the tape versions was adversely affected when age was >95 months and body weight was >26 kilograms.Conclusions.Our study showed that BT 2007 and 2011 provided accurate estimation of the body weight based on measured body height. However, 2011 version provided more precise estimate for weight.

scholarly journals Prediksi Tinggi Badan Ditentukan dari Panjang Rentang Lengan dan Panjang Telapak Kaki Pada Mongoloid Feminina Khususnya Etnis Jawa

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Mujaddidah Mochtar
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Arm Span ◽  
Knee Height ◽  
The Mean

Background: There are various circumstances where measurements are not actually possible, replacement parameters can be used to estimate body height. Many characteristics of body height measurement and how to measure it. These include anthropometric measurements that can be used for the identification of medicolegal-forensic processes. Body height in clinical medicine and in the field of scientific research can be easily estimated using various anthropometric parameters such as arm span, knee height, foot length and foot breadth, and others. The arm span and foot length has proved to be one of the most reliable predictors. This study was conducted to estimate of body height from arm span and foot length using the regression equation and to determine the correlation between the body height and arm span and foot length.Methods: This study was conducted at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya with 182 Javanese female students. Stature, arm span and foot length measured directly using anthropometric technique and measuring tape. The data obtained were then analyzed with SPSS version 16. The regression equation was derived for the estimate of body height and the relationship between stature, arm span and foot length determined by the Pearson correlation.               Results: We found that the mean body height of Javanese women was 1534,45 ± 47,623  mm, mean of arm span 1543,25 ± 60,468 mm and the mean of foot length 226,14 ± 9,586 mm. The correlation between stature and arm span was positive and significant (r = 0,715  , p <0,05). The correlation between stature and foot length was positive and significant (r = 0,726 , p <0,05). The correlation between stature and arm span and foot length was positive and significant (r = 0,798, p <0,05).               Conclusion: Body height correlates well with the arm span and foot length so that it can be used as a reliable marker for high estimates using regression equations.

scholarly journals Estimation of Stature from Foot Length in Adult Nepalese Population and its Clinical Relevance

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
DI Mansur ◽  
MK Haque ◽  
K Sharma ◽  
RK Karki ◽  
K Khanal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Height ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
Upright Posture ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Legal Cases ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Foot Length

Background Stature is the height of the person in the upright posture. It is an important measure of physical identity. Interrelationships among different body measurements may be used to estimate one from another in case of missing body parts. Objective Stature is an important indicator for identification. There are numerous means to establish stature and their significance lies in the simplicity of measurement, applicability and accuracy in prediction. The current study dealt with developing a regression equation for stature estimation from foot length and to find out the correlation between body height and foot length of Nepalese people. Methods The present study was carried out to establish the regression equation and correlation coefficient between individual’s height and mean foot length. It was conducted on 440 students of age group 17 to 25 years studying in Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Nepal. Body height and foot length were measured in centimeter. Results There was significant correlation between height and foot length (r = 0. 703, p < 0.01).The regression equation for height and foot length was found to be Y = 3.179 X + 87.65, where X is the foot length and Y the height. Conclusions This study will help in medico-legal cases in establishing identity of an individual and this would be useful for Anatomists and Anthropologists to calculate stature of adult Nepalese based on foot length. KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL JOURNAL  VOL.10 | NO. 1 | ISSUE 37 | JAN - MAR 2012 | 16-19DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i1.6907

scholarly journals ERRATUM of Issue 213 JNMA 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (216) ◽  
Author(s):  
Journal of Nepal Medical Association
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Horizontal Plane ◽  
Sagittal Plane ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Sample Size Calculation ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Frontal Bone ◽  
Head Length ◽  
Measuring Instrument ◽  
Plane Body

The online version of the “Estimation of body height from head length among dental students of a dental college”(Manandhar B, Shrestha R. Estimation of body height from head length among dental students of a dental college. J Nepal Med Assoc. 2018 Feb;56(213):861-5) has been updated according to the respective authors’ reply published in JNMA 216 Issue.The following lines were found to be missing in methods section below sample size calculation: The head length was measured with the help of spreading caliper from glabella to inion when the student was sitting in a chair in a relaxed state. Glabella is the most prominent point on the frontal bone above the root of the nose. Inion is the most prominent point on external occipital protuberance on head in mid-sagittal plane. Body height was measured with the help of a standard height measuring instrument as the vertical distance from vertex to the floor with the student standing barefoot, erect, on an even floor in the Frankfurt’s Horizontal Plane. Vertex is the highest point on the head in mid-sagittal plane.

scholarly journals Possible Factors Affecting Pre-School Children's Irregular Posture Formation

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (118) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Laura Daniusevičiūtė-Brazaitė ◽  
Rūta Beistarytė
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Study Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Interactive Games ◽  
Posture Assessment

Background. A review of the health and physical activity of children and teenagers in Lithuania over the last twenty years has shown that many aspects of pupil physical capacity have deteriorated between 1992 and 2012 (Venckunas, Emeljanovas, Mieziene, & Volbekiene, 2017). Also research has shown that musculoskeletal disorders were most commonly found in children aged 4 to 6 years (Daniusevičiutė-Brazaitė & Grėbliauskienė, 2019). Therefore, if these negative trends continue, the growing health problems will pose a greater threat to human well-being and become a serious financial burden for the state and society. Currently technologies are an integral part of everyday life, so the need for interactive games or animated programs cannot be doubted. Research (Lobel, Engels, Stone, Burk, & Granic, 2017) has shown that the use of play-based intervention for children significantly improves fine and visual motor performance. Hence, it is important to identify the possible factors affecting pre-school children’s irregular posture formation. Methods. The study included 377 preschool children from 4 to 6 years old. Three evaluations were performed in the study: posture (using W. K. Hoeger posture assessment methodology), abdominal and back muscle endurance, and balance (Arcinavičius,, Kesminas, & Milčarek, 2004). Results. Assessing the results of the shoulder position of 5-year-old children, results showed that only 16% had good shoulder posture, satisfactory – 74%, bad – 10%. Age was found to have no effect on posture assessment results. According to the study, balance, back, and abdominal functional capacity were better in 6-year-old children. Conclusion. After analyzing 4-year old children group torso, abdomen, lower spine and legs, we can see that a higher percentage of children had a satisfactory posture in the aforementioned body parts. According to the posture results, the most abnormal part of the body was the abdomen. The study data showed that 6-year-old subjects’ balance, lower spine and abdominal performance were better compared to other age groups. Keywords: preschool child, physical activity, posture.

scholarly journals Serum adipokines play different roles in type I and II ketosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (12) ◽  
pp. 1930-1939
Author(s):  
Liuhong Shen ◽  
Yingkun Zhu ◽  
Jinbang Xiao ◽  
Bolin Qian ◽  
Liuchao You ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Balance ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Negative Energy ◽  
Serum Glucose ◽  
The Body ◽  
Type I ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Tnf Α

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the differences in several serum adipokines in perinatal dairy cows with type I and II ketosis, and the correlations between these adipokines and the two types of ketosis.Methods: Serum adiponectin (ADP), leptin (LEP), resistin, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, and energy balance indicators related to ketosis were measured. Type I and II ketosis were distinguished by serum glucose (Glu) and Y values and the correlations between adipokines in the two types of ketosis were analyzed.Results: β-Hydroxybutyric acid of type I ketosis cows was significantly negatively correlated with insulin (INS) and LEP and had a significant positive correlation with serum ADP. In type II ketosis cows, ADP and LEP were significantly negatively correlated, and INS and resistin were significantly positively correlated. Revised quantitative INS sensitivity check index (RQUICKI) values had a significantly positive correlation with ADP and had a very significant and significant negative correlation with resistin, TNF-α, and IL-6. ADP was significantly negatively correlated with resistin and TNF-α, LEP had a significantly positive correlation with TNF-α, and a significantly positive correlation was shown among resistin, IL-6, and TNF-α. There was also a significant positive correlation between IL-6 and TNF-α.Conclusion: INS, ADP, and LEP might exert biological influences to help the body recover from negative energy balance, whereas resistin, TNF-α, and IL-6 in type II ketosis cows exacerbated INS resistance and inhibited the production and secretion of ADP, weakened INS sensitivity, and liver protection function, and aggravated ketosis.

scholarly journals Morphometric and allometric relations of cage-reared Iguaçu surubim

2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 1154-1158
Author(s):  
Aldi Feiden ◽  
Altevir Signor ◽  
Wilson Rogério Boscolo ◽  
Adilson Reidel ◽  
Anderson Coldebella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Development ◽  
Body Height ◽  
The Other ◽  
Head Length ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Allometric Relations ◽  
Commercial Feed ◽  
Total Body ◽  
Net Cages

The objective of this work was to evaluate the morphometric and allometric relations of Iguaçu surubim (Steindachneridion melanodermatum) cultivated in net cages. One hundred and twenty specimens were cultivated at a density of 50 fish per square meter in three 6 m³ net cages. Fish were fed three times a day with commercial feed. Thirty fish were evaluated at 60, 120, 180, and 360 days of cultivation as to the variables: total body, head, clean trunk, viscera, skin, and fin weight; total, standard, and head length; and head and body height. The Iguaçu surubim shows later development of the clean trunk and early development of the other body parts.

Gesturing and Self-Contact of Right and Left Halves of the Body: Relationship with Eye-Contact

1982 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 695-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vezio Ruggieri ◽  
Carlotta Celli ◽  
Antonella Crescenzi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Eye Contact ◽  
The Body ◽  
Positive Correlation

We examined the correlations among eye-contact, gesturing, and self-contact behaviors for 26 female university students during different neutral and emotional situations. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between eye-contact and right gesturing in two of four situations ( rs, .37, .33) and a significant positive correlation (.33) between left self-contact and eye-contact during an initial relational contact.

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