Anthropometric Measurements Flashcards
What is somatometry
This is measurements of the parts of the body other than the head
Cephalometry?
Science of measuring the head
Osteometry
Measurement of the bones
Craniometry
Science of dealing with cranial measurements
When measuring head what areas are used to measure it
Eyebrows and occipital protuberance
What can the neck measurements be used to determine
Growth ,development, aging, obesity , motor and sporting performance
What parts are used to meAsure the chest
Xiohoid process and the under of the scapula
Functions of the chest measurements
Bmi of teenagers and malnutrition of infants and children
What is the high risk health problem ratio for the male weight
1 or over
What is the high risk of health problem ratio for women
O.9 or over
WhaTpart of the body measurement is used to indicate muscle atrophy
Thigh
During the measurement of the shoulder the tape must pass between where And where
Second rib and the sternum
What parts are used to measure the upper extremity
The acromion and the longest fingertip of the hand
Arm measurement is btw?
Acromion and the olecranon
The measurement of the forearm is between what part of the body
Olecranon and the styloid process of the radius
