anthropometric measurements

Question 1

the science of quantitative measurements of bones muscle and adipose tissues used to assess the composition of the body,

Answer 1

anthropometric measurements

Question 2

what are the core elements of anthropometry

Answer 2

height
weight
BMI
body circumference
skinfold thickness

Question 3

what r the importance of the measurements

Answer 3

=they present diagnostic measurements of obesity
=socio-economic situations
=baseline for physical fitness

Question 4

somatometry

Answer 4

measurement of parts of the body other than the head

Question 5

science of measuring head

Answer 5

cephalometry

Question 6

measure of bones and measure of cranial

Answer 6

osteometry n craniometry

Question 7

things to do during measurements

Answer 7

define chosen points
easy tools to use
convenient and comfortable
objective and appropriate methods
in quite environments
in anatomical positions
consider any thing that may affect the process

Question 8

characteristics of measuring tapes to be used

Answer 8

foldable
inelastic
7mm width

Question 9

———-is when the size of head is too big but ——–is when it is too small

Answer 9

megacephaly and microcephaly

Question 10

what causes macrocephaly

Answer 10

megalocephaly [enlarged brain]
cranial hyperostosis [bone overgrowth]
hydrocephalus [abnormal cerebrospinal fluid]
syndromes

Question 11

what are the causes of microcephaly

Answer 11

craniosynostosis [premature fuse of joints btn bony plates]
chromosomal abnormalities [down syndrome]
cerebral anoxia
infection
exposure
severe malnutrition
uncontrolled phenylketonuria