Abstract:
Estimation of body length has been achieved from the measurements of the scapular with relative accuracy by
researches in recent times. This research hypothesized that the landmarks on the scapular and on the x-ray radiographs could
be used to predict scapular length and elucidated the landmarks that best estimate the scapular length. A total of 600 scapulae
and 600 anterior-posterior x-ray radiographs were used for the study. Positive correlation was observed between the measured
variables and the scapular length with the males showing significantly higher mean length compared to females. The length
of axillary boarder of the scapula was the best predictor of the scapular length. No significant difference (P>0.05) existed in
the mean length derived from the scapular and the x-ray radiographs of scapular. We therefore conclude that measurements
from the radiographs of scapular were as reliable in estimating scapular length as those from the scapular bones.
