Morphometric study of segments of humerus in Indian population

Abstract

Background: Humerus is the longest and strongest bone of the upper limb. It has an upper end, lower end, and a cylindrical shaft. If there is absence of cranium, pelvis, and long bone of the lower limb, evaluation of stature can be estimated by long bones such as humerus, ulna, and radius. We can also detect the total length of humerus by its segments. The understanding of morphometric segments of humerus is essential to demonstrate the length of humerus and sex of person. Aims and Objectives: Aims and objectives of my study are to determine the length of humeral segments and to compare with the total length of humerus in Indian population, which will help to estimate the stature of individual. Materials and Methods: In the present study, 40 dry humerus of unknown age and sex was collected from the Department of Anatomy, Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Rourkela, and also from other medical college of Orissa. Result: In this study, 40 dry humerus were included out of which, 20 were of (R) and 20 were of (L). Measurement of six different parameters were taken from this study: (1) Mean maximum length of humerus, (2) Mean transverse and vertical diameter of humerus, (3) Mean distance b/w proximal and distal edge of olecranon fossa, (4) Mean distance b/w distal edge of olecranon fossa and trochlea, and (5) Mean distance b/w proximal edge of olecranon fossa and distal edge of trochlea. Conclusion: The understanding of morphometric segments of humerus is essential to demonstrate the length of humerus, age, sex, and stature of person and it is also essential for forensic experts, archeologists, and anatomists. It is also pleasant for orthopedic surgeons in various reconstructive surgery for various implants.