ESTIMATION OF STATURE FROM CEPHALIC DIMENSIONS IN A NIGERIAN POPULATION. Estimación de la estatura por las dimensiones cefálicas en una población nigeriana

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  • Ukoha U Ukoha Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Anambra State
  • Kosisochukwu E Umeasalugo Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Anambra State
  • Onochie O Udemezue Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Anambra State
  • Lasbery A Asomugha Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Anambra State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31051/1852.8023.v7.n1.14155

Palabras clave:

Cephalic dimensions, Forensic Anthropology, Nigerian population, stature estimation, dimensiones cefálicas, antropología forense, población de Nigeria, estimación de estatura

Resumen

Objetivos: El presente estudio trata de examinar la relación entre la estatura y dimensiones cefálicas en la etnia Igbo de Nigeria y proponer un modelo de regresión para estimar la estatura cuando las dimensiones cefálicas están disponibles. Materiales y Métodos: 500 sujetos (261 varones y 239 mujeres) de edades comprendidas entre 18 y 30 años, que vive en Nnewi, Nigeria, participaron en el estudio. La estatura y tres dimensiones cefálicas (longitud cabeza, amplitud cabeza y circunferencia de la cabeza horizontal) se tomaron de cada individuo. La estatura se tomó como la altura en posición de pie, y se midió (en centímetros) usando un metro de altura. La longitud de la cabeza fue tomada como la distancia occipito-frontal, y se midió (en centímetros) con un calibre deslizable Mitsutoyo.  El tamaño de la cabeza fue tomada como la distancia máxima biparietal, y se midió (en centímetros) usando un calibre deslizante Mitsutoyo. Se midió la circunferencia horizontal de la cabeza (la distancia desde la glabela alrededor del cráneo de nuevo a la glabela) (en centímetros) usando una cinta métrica. Principales Resultados: Los resultados mostraron una correlación significativa de las dimensiones cefálicas con estatura en las mujeres (p<0,01). Para los varones, la circunferencia horizontal y la longitud de la cabezal tuvieron correlación significativa con la talla (p<0,05), mientras que la amplitud cabeza se correlacionó de manera insignificante (p>0,05). Las ecuaciones de regresión también se formularon para estimar la estatura de dimensiones cefálicas para sujetos masculinos y femeninos. Conclusión: El estudio mostró que la circunferencia horizontal y la amplitud de la cabeza es mejor predictor de la estatura que la longitud cefálica, y que las dimensiones cefálicas se puede utilizar para estimar la estatura.

 

Objectives: The present study sought to examine the relationship between stature and cephalic dimensions in the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria, and to propose a regression model for stature estimation when the cephalic dimensions are available. Materials and Methods: 500 subjects (261 males and 239 females) between the ages of 18 and 30, living in Nnewi, Nigeria, participated in the study. Stature and three cephalic dimensions (head length, head breadth and horizontal head circumference) were taken on each individual. Stature was taken as standing height, and was measured (in centimeters) using a height meter. Head length was taken as the occipito-frontal distance, and was measured (in centimeters) with Mitsutoyo sliding calipers. Head breadth was taken as the maximum biparietal distance, and was measured (in centimeters) using Mitsutoyo sliding calipers. Horizontal head circumference (the distance from the glabella around the cranium back to the glabella) was measured (in centimeters) using a metric tape. Main Results: The results showed significant correlation of cephalic dimensions with stature in the females (p<0.01). For the male subjects, horizontal head circumference and head length had significant correlation with stature (p<0.05) while head breadth was insignificantly correlated (p>0.05). Regression equations were also formulated for estimating stature from cephalic dimensions for the male and female subjects. Conclusion: The study showed that horizontal head circumference and head breadth were better predictors of stature than head length, and that the cephalic dimensions can be used to estimate stature.

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2016-03-28

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Ukoha, U. U., Umeasalugo, K. E., Udemezue, O. O., & Asomugha, L. A. (2016). ESTIMATION OF STATURE FROM CEPHALIC DIMENSIONS IN A NIGERIAN POPULATION. Estimación de la estatura por las dimensiones cefálicas en una población nigeriana. Revista Argentina De Anatomía Clínica, 7(1), 17–25. https://doi.org/10.31051/1852.8023.v7.n1.14155

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