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Estimation of Stature From Hand and Foot Measurements in a Rare Tribe of Kerala State in India
G N Geetha1, Swathi2, Sunita Arvind Athavale3
1Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Pariyarum Medical College , Kannur, Kerala, India .
Introduction:
The present study has been undertaken on the Vettuvar group of tribes in Kasargod district of Kerala state, and explores the usability of dimensions of hands and feet as predictors of stature in the tribal population of Kasargod District of Kerala, India. The present study is the first ever documented anthropological work on the tribes of Kasargod district, Kerala, India.
Materials And Methods:
Two hundred subjects comprising of 100 males and 100 females in 20-30 years age group were included in the study group. Dimensions of hands and feet viz: hand length, hand breadth, foot length and foot breadth were measured independently on left and right side of each individual using a Sliding calliper. Stature of individuals was measured with the help of a Stadiometer.
Results:
Statistical analysis indicated that the bilateral variations were insignificant for all the measurements except foot breadth among females (p<0.001). The paired sample t-test showed that the statistical difference between males and females was highly significant for all the measurements (p<0.001). The correlation between the stature and various parameters studied in males and females were found to be positive and statistically highly significant. Linear and multiple regression equation for stature estimation were calculated separately for males and females.
Conclusion:
The significant positive correlation between the study variables and the stature indicates that these variables can be successfully used to predict stature.
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