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Research Paper | Medicine Science | Volume 4 Issue 6, June 2015 | Pages: 738 - 746 | Nigeria
Foot Anthropometry: A Forensic and Prosthetic Application
Abstract: Foot dimensions/measurements are important in prosthetic designs, fabrication and fittings and its application in height estimation is continually being investigated. Objectives The present study examines the relationship between height and foot dimensions in the Igbos, Nigeria, for forensic and prosthetic application. Materials and Methods Height (Y), Foot length (FL), foot height (FH) foot breath (FB), and bimalleolar breadth (BMB) of 211subjects comprising of 123 females and 88 males were measured after obtaining an informed consent. The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS 17.0. Results Sex differences were found to be highly significant (P
Keywords: Anthropometer, foot dimensions, sliding caliper, height, prosthetics
How to Cite?: Ekezie Jervas, "Foot Anthropometry: A Forensic and Prosthetic Application", Volume 4 Issue 6, June 2015, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 738-746, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SUB155220, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SUB155220