Anthropometric measurements in Iranian men

Area of Science:

• Anthropology
• Forensic Medicine
• Anatomy

Background:

• Anthropometric data are essential for various fields, including health assessment, industrial design, and forensic investigations.
• Existing anthropometric data vary significantly across different global populations.
• There is a notable lack of anthropometric bone parameter data specific to the Iranian population.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish a comprehensive anthropometric bone measurement profile for the Iranian male population.
• To provide a foundational dataset for future research and applications within Iran.
• To address the gap in region-specific anthropometric data.

Main Methods:

• Measurement of key anthropometric parameters from 225 male Iranian corpses.
• Included bones: skull, mandible, clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, sacrum, hip, femur, tibia, and fibula.
• Data collected over a two-year period (2014-2016) and expressed as mean ± standard deviation.

Main Results:

• The study provides the first documented report on anthropometric bone measurements for Iranian males.
• Detailed measurements for a wide range of skeletal parameters are presented.
• The data serve as a baseline for comparative studies and practical applications.

Conclusions:

• This research offers a valuable and unique dataset for the Iranian male population.
• The findings can inform advancements in fields such as forensic anthropology, orthopedic surgery, and anatomical studies in Iran.
• Establishes a critical reference point for future anthropometric research in the region.