A Study of Humerus Bone of Nepalese Origin

Introduction: Anthropometric techniques have been commonly used to estimate the stature from bones and play an important role in identifying unknown bodies by anthropologists and anatomists for over hundred years. The morphometry of humerus, number and location of nutrient foramina are variable between different individuals with different Nationality. Aim: The aim of this study was to study the morphometry of adult humeri of Nepalese subjects. Materials and Methods: The present study was carried out on 60 adult humerus bones of both sides. Maximum length of humerus, circumference at the middle of shaft and position of nutrient foramen was measured and recorded separately for both humeri with the help of measuring scale, thread and vernier calliper. All the collected data were represented as mean then analyzed with MS Excel 2007 software and represented graphically. Observations and Results: Maximum length of humerus was 29.38 and 30.3 cm for right and left humeri respectively. The single nutrient foramen was present in 86.66% and 80% of right and left humeri respectively double nutrient foramina in 13.33% and 16.66% of right and left humeri respectively. Triple nutrient foramina were not seen in right humeri where as it was seen in 3.33% of left humeri. Scope of Study: The parameters measured in the present study might be helpful to the anthropologists and orthopedic surgeons during any surgical procedures such as bone repair, bone graft, microvascular bone surgery.