Vol 122, No 2 (2017)
Original Article

Stature estimation from cephalometric parameters of young adults in five Nigerian ethnic groups

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  • Dennis E. Eboh,
  • Patrick S. Igbigbi
Dennis E. Eboh
Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
Patrick S. Igbigbi
Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

Published 2017-09-21

Keywords

  • anthropology,
  • human identification,
  • stature,
  • head dimensions

How to Cite

Eboh, D. E., & Igbigbi, P. S. (2017). Stature estimation from cephalometric parameters of young adults in five Nigerian ethnic groups. Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology, 122(2), 98–109. Retrieved from https://oajournals.fupress.net/index.php/ijae/article/view/1594
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Abstract

Various studies across the globe have documented population-specific data on stature estimation from dimensions of the head. This is important in forensic identification. This study was undertaken to formulate regression equations from circumference, length and width of the head, with a view to determining stature. A total of 888 undergraduates from six South-South Nigerian universities, who are of the tribes Ukwuani, Bini, Annang, Izon and Ikwere, were sampled for the study. Body height and three dimensions of the head were measured using standard methods. Results show that the parameters measured were higher in males with significant values than females in most ethnic groups studied (p<0.05). There were significant relationship between height and dimensions of the head (p<0.05) in most cases. Application of cephalometric parameters as tools in forensic examination is hereby highlighted.

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