Research Article
A Study of Ischiopubic Index Using X-Ray Films in Lagos State of Nigeria
Table 2
Measurement in mm of pubic length, ischial length, and ischiopubic index in females in Lagos State.
| Measurement and calculations | Pubic length | Ischial length | Ischiopubic index |
| Number | 60 | 60 | 60 | Mean | 76.6* | 66.97* | 11.5.99* | Standard deviation | ±8.48 | ±8.47 | ±18.5 | Actual range | 58–91 | 55–90 | 92.05–163.63 | Identification point | >85 | <50 | >133.33 | Percentage identification point | 16.67% | 0% | 13.33% | Calculated range | 68.12–85.08 | 58.5–75.44 | 97.49–134.49 | Demarking point | >78.35 | <58.16 | <117.7 | Percentage demarking point | 43.33% | 13.33% | 50% |
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was statistically significant (male versus female).
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