Comparative Study: Stature and Facial Measurements in Both Genders
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Anthropology, Facial measurements, Identity, Stature.Abstract
The imperative for pinpointing a person's identity arises in various scenarios, including mass disasters, cases involving unidentified bodies, and both civil and criminal investigations. Given that any part of the human body can serve as potential evidence, a comprehensive study is essential to explore the noteworthy correlation between stature and facial dimensions within the human body.
A comprehensive investigation was undertaken on a sample of 400 medical students of South Indian origin, revealing a substantial correlation between facial measurements and stature. This correlation not only enhances our understanding of the intricate interplay between various physical features but also underscores the significance of such studies in forensic and medical contexts. Correlation of facial measurements with stature in males was 0.633 where as in females coefficient was 0.754. Females were more correlated than males.
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