Classifications of Body Types

Question 1

Description: Slender, thin build; relatively low body mass index.
Joint Shape: Small, flat joint surfaces.
Muscle Mass: Minimal muscle bulk, thin muscles.
Joint Mobility: Increased.
Joint Stability: Decreased.

Answer 1

Ectomorph

Question 2

Description: Medium, athletic build, relatively average body mass index.
Joint Shape: Medium sized joint surfaces.
Muscle Mass: Medium muscle build.
Joint Mobility: Within normal limits.
Joint Stability: Within normal limits.

Answer 2

Mesomorph

Question 3

Description: Stocky build; relatively high body mass index.
Joint Shape: Large, concave-convex joint surfaces.
Muscle Mass: Thick muscle mass.
Joint Mobility: Decreased.
Joint Stability: Increased.

Answer 3

Endomorph