The Segmental Measurements of Humerus

The aim of the present study was to determine the length of various segments of humerus in the Indian population and compare these data with the data of other countries for use in forensic & archeological study. The study was conducted on 100 dry humeri bones. Total length of humerus is measured with osteometric board and 4 segments of humerus are measured with vernier caliper. The mean value of the total humerus length was identified as 30.32 ± 1.58 cm and 30.39 ± 1.66 cm on the left and right side respectively. No significant difference was found in the measurements between left and right sided specimens. The study provides mor - phometrical data of humerus. Our study demonstrates that length of humerus in Indian population is similar to that of Turkish population.