Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology (SIJAP)
Volume-9 | Issue-05 | 138-142
Original Research Article
Morphometric Study of the Length and Breadth of the Hip Bone in the Bangladeshi Population
Shamima Islam, Shanzida Islam, Shah Md. Atiqul Haque, Rifat Ara, Muntasir Ahmed, Effat Zerin Epsi, Abdul Alim Jewel
Published : Oct. 27, 2026
Abstract
Background: Hip bone morphology varies across populations and provides useful information for anthropology, forensic identification, and clinical anatomy. Population-specific osteometric data on hip bone length and breadth remain limited in Bangladesh. Objective: To determine the length and breadth of dry adult human hip bones in a Bangladeshi population, compare these measurements according to anatomical side, and assess the relationship between hip bone length and breadth. Methods: This descriptive morphometric study included 150 dry adult human hip bones, comprising 82 right-sided and 68 left-sided specimens, obtained from the Departments of Anatomy of Mymensingh Medical College and Community Based Medical College, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Hip bone length and breadth were measured in centimeters using standard osteometric methods. Data were summarized as range, mean, and standard deviation. Pearson correlation was used to assess the relationship between length and breadth on the right and left sides. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Right hip bone length ranged from 16.7 to 22.0 cm, with a mean of 19.45 ± 1.03 cm, while left hip bone length ranged from 16.8 to 22.0 cm, with a mean of 19.47 ± 1.18 cm. Breadth ranged from 13.0 to 16.2 cm on both sides. The mean breadth was 14.19 ± 0.69 cm on the right side and 14.44 ± 0.82 cm on the left side. A significant positive correlation was observed between length and breadth on the right side (r = 0.376, p = 0.001) and left side (r = 0.436, p = 0.010). Conclusion: This study provides baseline morphometric reference data for hip bone length and breadth in the Bangladeshi population. Both dimensions showed slight left-sided dominance and significant positive bilateral correlations. These findings may be useful for comparative anatomy, population-specific osteometric databases, forensic anthropology, and skeletal identification.