Anthropometrics and Ergonomics Flashcards
It is the measurement of the size and proportions of the human body, as well as parameter such as reach and visual range capabilities
Anthropometrics
Comparative study of human body measurements and properties
Anthropometrics
Anthro means??
Man
Metric means??
Measurement
What is the clearance of a person?
60 cm
What are the 3 variance parameters in anthropometrics?
Gender, age, ethnicity
It is the science of making the work environment safer and more comfortable for workers using design and anthropometric data
Ergonomics
Height, size, weight, strength, and segment proportion (parameters)
Gender and age
Height, size, weight, and segment proportion (parameters)
Ethnicity
Height, size, weight, strength, and segment proportion (parameters)
Gender and age
Height, size, weight, and segment proportion (parameters)
Ethnicity
Ergon means??
Work
Nomoi means??
Natural laws
Has direct relation with anthropometry as it denotes body in motion and the space/ volumes involved.
Ergonomics
