Estimation of Stature from Mandible

In forensic practice, determination of stature is important and frequently used parameter in the identification of unknown and commingled human remains. The procedure to estimate body height is to use its components1. Most of the studies relating to estimation of stature have used measurements of long bones to formulate regression equations or multiplication factors. However, few attempts have been made to estimate body height from other body parts such as hand length, foot length, skull measurements, odontometry, cephalo-facial dimensions and spine length with variable results 2-7. Moreover, an alternative parameter is desirable in certain instances especially in cases of limb dysplasia, Estimation of Stature from Mandible