scholarly journals STATURE PREDICTION OF PUNJAB POPULATION (PAKISTAN) FROM HAND, FOREARM AND FOOT MEASUREMENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
MJ Asghar ◽  
M Butt ◽  
A Akbar ◽  
H Azam ◽  
I Zahra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Biological Profile ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Hand Length ◽  
Forearm Length

Anthropometry is a systematic study of body measurements in man. Forensic anthropologist tries best to answer the questions relating to age, origin, height, gender, and race after examination of the body remains. The biological profile of a person such as age, sex, ethnicity, and stature can be determined with the help of anthropometry. Results of the study revealed the normal distribution of data and with tests, statistics are found to be significant at p≤0.05 level of significance for all parameters employed in this study. Males have consistently larger values as compared to the female's forearm length, hand length right/left, hand width right/left, foot length right/ left and foot width right/left. Therefore, it is concluded that there is a significant difference between males' and female's character measurements including hand, forearm, and foot.

scholarly journals The Impact of Body-Scaled Information on Grasping Action in Toddlers with and without Down Syndrome

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-ping Chen ◽  
Allison Mitch ◽  
Kristen Chafin ◽  
Rachel Sargent
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
The Body ◽  
Object Size ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Motor Abilities ◽  
Hand Size ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Similar Body ◽  
Hand Length ◽  
The Impact

Background and purpose: Studies of adults and typically developing (TD) children find the number of hands and fingers used to grasp an object is influenced by the relationship between object size and hand size. Children with Down syndrome (DS) between 3 and 11 years have shown no differences in number of hands (1 or 2 hands) used to grasp different sized objects compared to TD children when the object size was body-scaled. The purpose of this study was to examine whether body-scaled information affected the number of hands and fingers used to grasp different sized objects in toddlers with and without DS. Method: Ten toddlers were included, 5 DS ( = 16 mo) and 5 age-matched TD ( = 16.3 mo). Subjects were videotaped grasping 14 boxes, 1.4 cm to 13.5 cm. in size. Number of hands and fingers used for grasping were recorded. Descriptive statistics, t-tests and Spearman correlation coefficient were used to compare the differences between toddlers with DS and TD. Results: Toddlers with DS had significantly smaller hand length than toddlers without DS (p=.004 right hand, p=.007 left hand). As box size increased, both groups switched from one-hand to two-hand grasping. There was a significant difference between groups where this transition occurred (p=.02). However, when the body-scaled ratio between object size and hand size was considered, the differences between groups disappeared (t(8)=1.479; p=.18). Moreover, the number of fingers used to grasp boxes also increased with increasing box size across both groups (ρ=0.94). Conclusion: Toddlers with DS show similar body-scaled grasping pattern as their age-matched peers with TD indicating that the differences in grasping patterns between toddlers with and without DS may be attributed to differences in body size, besides the motor abilities.

Length Judgments of Body Parts

1980 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Predebon
Keyword(s):  
Similar Pattern ◽  
Body Part ◽  
The Body ◽  
Head Width ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Hand Length ◽  
Forearm Length ◽  
Objective Size

Independent groups of subjects judged the size of four body-parts and four nonbody stimuli under two size-instruction conditions. The shapes of the nonbody stimuli approximated the shapes of the body-parts. For both apparent and objective size instructions, the pattern of errors of body-part judgments confirmed the findings of Shontz (1969); judgmental errors of head-width and forearm-length were significantly greater than judgmental errors of hand-length and foot-length. Although not significant statistically, a similar pattern of errors was obtained for nonbody size judgments.

scholarly journals Stature Estimation Using Hand and Handprint Dimensions Among Malaysian Population

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.11) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Nur Atirah G ◽  
Khairulmazidah M
Keyword(s):  
Data Availability ◽  
Biological Profile ◽  
Stature Estimation ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Malaysian Population ◽  
Finger Length ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Hand Length ◽  
Right And Left Hand ◽  
Female Subjects

There are various studies of stature estimation which is very important for formulation of biological profile and is population specific. This study was conducted to estimate height using hand and handprint dimensions among Malaysian population. This study comprises 200 voluntary male and 200 voluntary female subjects with age ranging from 20 to 60 years. Eight anthropometric measurements were taken on each hand and its corresponding prints. All the data was statistically analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistic 19 software. The result indicated that hand length and handprint length has the strongest correlation with stature for male and female subjects. However, for unknown gender, it was showed that almost all of the hand dimensions measured in this study except for pinky finger length showed strong correlation with stature for both right and left hand while for handprint measurements, only hand length and palm length gave better correlation with stature. Formulae for stature estimation using various hand and handprint dimensions were derived successfully for both linear and multiple regression for the ease of data availability in future use.   

scholarly journals Are there sex differences in the body size of the Eurasian red squirrel in Slovakia?

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Čanády ◽  
Ladislav Mošanský ◽  
Peter Krišovský
Keyword(s):  
Function Analysis ◽  
Tail Length ◽  
The Body ◽  
Red Squirrel ◽  
Sexual Interaction ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hind Foot ◽  
Males And Females

Abstract Sexual dimorphism of the Eurasian red squirrel on five somatic variables (head-and-body length, tail length, hind foot length, ear length and body weight) was evaluated on 55 squirrels. The overlap of values of the measured traits among sexes was high, but in all traits (with exception of the tail length) males seem to exhibit slightly higher mean values than females. However, these differences were non-significant, with the exception of a small significant difference in the tail length and tail-to-head-and-body ratio. Similarly, the results of discriminant function analysis show no differences between the sexes. Positive correlation analyses, together with PCA values, confirmed that tail length and hind foot length are traits that play a significant role in overall variability. We suggest that this relationship could explain their mutual importance in locomotion, where the feet are essential for movement in the trees. By contrast, the tail maintains balance on thin branches, or during jumps from one crown to another. Longer tails also demonstrate differential selection on males and females for a locomotor trait. Similarly, we discuss whether variations in tail length were connected to female reproductive success. Our results suggest that the non-significant results regarding SSD provide the benefit of the same size for both sexes in the protection of territory as well as inter- and intra-sexual interaction.

scholarly journals Association between Axial Length of the Eye and Length of Each Part of the Body

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ari Shinojima ◽  
Toshihide Kurihara ◽  
Kiwako Mori ◽  
Yujiro Iwai ◽  
Akiko Hanyuda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Axial Length ◽  
Choroidal Thickness ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Single Observation ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Hand Length ◽  
Spectralis Oct

Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study is to analyze axial length, body height, hand length, and foot length to find new factors that predict myopia and to identify gender differences as one of the factors of high myopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted as a single observation. Body height, hand length, and foot length were measured according to standard anthropometric methods. Axial length, retinal thickness, and choroidal thickness were measured using the IOL Master 700 and the Heidelberg Spectralis-OCT. To account for body height differences among participants, foot length / body height and hand length / body height were analyzed using a mixed-effects model.Results: A total of 80 eyes (men, n=20, 40 eyes; women, n=20, 40 eyes) were analyzed. The mean age was 33.5 years (range 21-59 years, SD: 9.6). For choroidal thickness, there was a significant association with axial length in men (p<0.001) and a trend toward an association in women (p=0.072). There was also a significant association between foot length / body height and axial length in men (p=0.015), but not in women (p=0.58). These results suggest that factors that determine body height and foot length may be related to axial length, although they vary by gender.

scholarly journals Gender-Based Assessment of Haematological Parameters of Obese Individuals in Omisanjana Area of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 376-380
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu ◽  
Precious Omotunde ◽  
Getrude Uzoma Obeagu ◽  
Richard I. Eze ◽  
Ukamaka Edward ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physiological Factors ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Student’S T Test

Background: Obesity is a serious health problem, it increases heart-related diseases and its prevalence continues to increase due to genetic and lifestyle influences. This study aims to evaluate the hematological parameters of obese individuals based on gender in the Omisanjana region of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state. Nigeria. Materials and Methods: The research is based on a cross-sectional study of obese and non-obese individuals in hospitals. The study was carried out in the Omisanjana area of ​​Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state. Fifty (50) obese individuals and fifty (50) apparently non-obese individuals were recruited as controls and participated in the study. The data are shown in the table and are expressed as mean ± standard deviation, and are analyzed using the Student's t test of the statistical software package for social sciences (SPSS, version 20.0), and the level of significance is established at p≤ 0.05. Results: The results showed no significant difference in PCV (p=0.3783), WBC (p=0.501), LYM (p=0.149), GRAN (p=0.336), MID (p=0.242), ,RBC (p=0.243), HGB (p=0.086), HCT (p=0.323), MCV (p=0.943), MCH p=0.097), MCHC (p=0.922), PLT (p=0.941), when compared between obese individuals and non-obese individuals based on sex respectively. Conclusion: The study showed no statistically significant changes, and it may be because there are no significant changes in the physiological factors and the growth factors of the precursor cells in the bone marrow, so the body mass index (BMI) has no effect on hematological parameters.

scholarly journals Estimation of Stature from Different Anthropometric Measurements of Gorkha Soldiers

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Inderjeet Singh ◽  
Lalhmunlien Robert Varte ◽  
Shweta Rawat
Keyword(s):  
Good Predictor ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Knee Height ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Hand Length ◽  
Age Range

Stature is one of the most important elements in the identification of a person. Many different anthropometric dimensions can be used in the estimation of stature. Establishing the identity of an individual from body fragments has become an important necessity in recent times due to natural and man-made disasters. This study was performed on 226 Gurung soldiers of Gorkha regiment of Indian Army. The studied soldier’s age range was 18 years - 48 years. Six anthropometric measurements (Stature, Hand length, Arm length, Standing knee height, Foot length and Leg length) were measured and stature is estimated with the help of these measurements.There was no significant difference between actual and estimated stature. All anthropometric measurements were highly correlated with stature at significance level p< 0.001 but leg length had better correlation (r=0.816) compared to other variables. Staturecan be estimated with the help of standing knee height (r=0.686, p<0.001) and arm length (r=0.653, p<0.001). It can be concluded that leg length was a very good predictor of stature estimation for the studied population.

scholarly journals Estimation of phenotypic variability of body measurements in Lipizzan mares

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 399-408
Author(s):  
Biljana Rogic ◽  
Bozo Vazic ◽  
Ivica Ravic
Keyword(s):  
Body Shape ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Simple Analysis ◽  
Horse Breed ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

The aim of this work was a phenotypic description of the mare families of a Lipizzan horse breed from stud Vucijak. A total of 31 mares were measured, for every animal 28 measures were recorded. The mares are distributed by mare families in the following: Sana (3), Lipa (3), Bregava (3), Cremica (3), Ukrina (3), Visla (2), Neretva (3), Pliva (1), Drina (2), Sutjeska (2), Sitnica (1), Janja (2) and Sava. Simple analysis of variance was done to determine the difference in the morphological measures between mare families. Also, correlation between 28 measures was done. This study revealed phenotypic uniformity between mare families. Of the 28 measures recorded, a statistically significant difference was identified only for the length of cannon (front leg). The longest average length of the cannon (front leg) had at Sana (24.67 cm), and the shortest at Bregava (19.00 cm). The correlation ranged from slightly negative to highly positive with correlation coefficients from -0.465 to 0.779. Significant and highly significant correlation with height, length and depth was found in mare measures. The body shape of the mare families has a rectangular, which is in accordance with the Lipizzan horses from other stud in Europe. Also, the study revealed that mares from Vucijak are smaller than mares from other stud, which is in accordance with the breeding goals.

scholarly journals Differences in anthropometric variables and muscle strength in relation to competitive level in male handball players

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0261141
Author(s):  
Marcin Lijewski ◽  
Anna Burdukiewicz ◽  
Aleksandra Stachoń ◽  
Jadwiga Pietraszewska
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Subcutaneous Fat ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
The Body ◽  
Stepwise Discriminant Analysis ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Body Proportion ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Static Conditions ◽  
Hand Length

Somatic characteristics manifested in different body morphology have great importance for the selection of athletes in most sports. The aim of our study is to evaluate the differences in anthropometric variables and isometric strength of handball players presenting different levels of sports competence, and to study the discriminative power of selected morphological characteristics that do not change in the training process. The study included the results of anthropometric measurements routinely used to monitor athletes, and body proportion indices were calculated. Fat percentage was assessed using the BIA, whereas body build was assessed using the Heath-Carter method. Measurements of right and left hand grip strength and back strength were taken. The results of measurements and calculations were analyzed using statistical methods. It was shown that players presenting the highest level dominate by the overall size and massiveness of the body, characteristics ensuring an advantage in direct confrontation. The size of subcutaneous fat tissue and percentage of body fat varied poorly between athletes in each group. Muscle strength assessed under static conditions shows a gradient in magnitude across teams from higher to lower rank, but the differences are not statistically significant. The same somatotype (balanced mesomorph) was present in all groups. Athletes presenting high sports level are characterized by body proportions that determine biomechanical conditions conducive to optimizing the structure of movements important in handball. Stepwise discriminant analysis showed that throwing-related characteristics (hand length, upper arm length, upper limb span, lower limb length) account for 88% of the variance in team ranking and can be used to identify the morphological predisposition of adepts to play handball.

scholarly journals The Effect of feeding swill feed supplemeted with chocolate cream waste on backfat thickness and body measurements in fattener weaner pigs

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-157
Author(s):  
D. Divyalakshmi ◽  
N. Kumaravelu ◽  
C. Balan ◽  
Thanga.Thamil Vanan ◽  
P. Tensingh Gnanaraj
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Market Price ◽  
The Body ◽  
Backfat Thickness ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

Pig rearing on concentrate feed may not be economical because of higher market price of raw materials. The alternative source could be the use of swill feeding. Consequently, the impact of the swill feed on the backfat thickness and body measurements calls for investigation against any other alternative feed.  Hence in the present study, an attempt has been made to compare the body measurements and backfat thickness in fattener piglets which were fed with swill feed (T1) vs. Those fed with chocolate cream waste supplemented with swill feed (T2). The statistical analysis of the data obtained in the present study revealed that there was highly significant (P?0.01) difference between body weight gain and backfat thickness (layer I and II) of both the group of piglets which were taken for trial starting from three months of age till five months of age. However, not significant difference (P?0.05) was noticed for body length and chest girth except in the pigs of 150 days age group. This study indicates that swill feed supplemented with chocolate cream waste could be used to reduce the feed cost since higher weight gain is achieved in a shorter time interval, increasing body measurements and backfat thickness compared to swill feed (T1) group of piglets.

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