Abstract: Objective: The paper lies in exploring the regression equation with some measured label for calculating the maximum length of clavicle, and then we can calculate indirectly the height of the decedent according to the result. Methods Using 75 adult male dead bodies collected locally, According to the physical anthropology measurement, we test variable label of clavicle with the body measure apparatus, and analyze the results with SPSS statistics software. Results correlation analysis and regression analysis indicate that it has a notable difference between the all labels and the maximum length of clavicle, P < 0.001, and thus the corresponding linear regression equations were set up. Conclusion In practical work, if just some label of the broken clavicle is measured, we can estimate its maximum length according to its regression equation, which is of significance in forensic practice.

Key words: Maximum length of the clavicle; Regression equation; Forensic anthropology