Stature Estimation from Measurement of Scapula of Igbos of South-East Nigeria

• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Enugu, Nigeria. 2016-11-01
• Series: Journal of Experimental Research
• Online Access: http://www.er-journal.com/papers/igwe2_june2013_1_1.pdf

The study investigated the correlation between stature and different radiographic scapular measurements. An also estimated stature using linear regression formula derived for the population of Igbos of south-east Nigeria. 90 scapular radiographic films comprising 45 males and 45 females with ages ranging between 25 to 65 were used for the study. Six different radiographic scapular variables were measured with spreading calliper. Height of the subjects was measured with standard height measuring instrument with the subject standing erect, in anatomical position. The result obtained was analyzed and used to derive a formula between different radiographic scapular measurements and the total height of an individual.