Stature estimation from long bones in forensic anthropology uses regression formulae. The bone giving the most accurate stature estimate is:
- A Femur ✓
- B Humerus
- C Radius
- D Tibia
Correct answer: A. Femur
Explanation
The femur provides the most accurate stature estimation among all long bones because it constitutes approximately 26.74% of total body height and has the highest correlation coefficient with stature. Pearson's regression formulae for the femur have the smallest standard error. When combined with tibia, accuracy improves further, but femur alone is the single most reliable bone.
Reference: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Narayan Reddy), 34th ed.
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