Lab Unit 3: Heath-Carter Somatotype

Question 1

How many components are in the the scale?

Answer 1

Three

Question 2

What is the range of the ratings?

Answer 2

1-7

Question 3

Endomorphy

Answer 3

refers to relative fatness in physique

Question 4

Mesomorphy

Answer 4

refers to relative development of the musculoskeletal system

Question 5

Ectomorphy

Answer 5

refers to relative linearity of physique

Question 6

For the three components what are the ratings?

Answer 6

0-12

Question 7

Characteristics of Endomorphy

Answer 7

1. large anterior-posterior diameter of body segments
2. central concentration of mass
3. abdomen predominates over thorax
4. rounding of thighs and upper arms
5. high square shoulders with soft contours
6. neck appears short and thick

Question 8

Characteristics of Mesomorphy

Answer 8

1. body appears solid with the mass distributed uniformly
2. muscles are large and defined
3. upper arms and forearms are well muscled and evenly proportioned
4. thoracic volume predominates over abdominal volume
5. relatively slender wrists
6. thighs and lower legs are heavily muscled and uniformly proportioned

Question 9

Characteristics of Ectomorphy

Answer 9

1. body has a high degree of linearity
2. small anterior-posterior diameter
3. shoulder droop (extreme cases)
4. ribs are prominent
5. shoulder are narrow and lacking muscularity
6. both arms and legs tend to be relatively long relative to the trunk
7. neck appears to be long and slender
8. clavicles are usually prominent

Question 10

What equipment is needed for an anthropometry?

Answer 10

1. steel anthropometric tape measure
2. calibrated beam balance weigh scale
3. slim guide skinfold caliper or Harpenden skinfold caliper
4. bone caliper - modified sliding steel caliper with vernier scale
5. stadiometer

Question 11

Step One of Procedure

Answer 11

1. Measure all the anthropometric variables listed in table 3.1

Question 12

Name the three Landmarks

Answer 12

acromiale, radiale, and ilionspinale

Question 13

Acromiale

Answer 13

landmark on the shoulder which is a horizontal line marked on the skin level with the most superior and lateral point of the external border of the acromion process of the scapula

Question 14

Radiale

Answer 14

landmark at the elbow which is a horizontal line marked on skin level with the proximal lateral border of the radius

Question 15

Iliospinale

Answer 15

landmark at the point of hip which is a horizontal line marked on skin level with the undersurface of anterior superior iliac spine

Question 16

Instrument to measure height

Answer 16

Harpenden stadiometer

Question 17

Frankfort Plane

Answer 17

T = Tragion
O = Orbitale
V = Vertex

Question 18

Stretch Stracture Measurement Position

Answer 18

line from orbitale to the tragion is horizontal

Question 19

orbitale

Answer 19

landmark at the lower (inferior) edge of eye socket

Question 20

tragion

Answer 20

notch above (superior to) the flap (tragus) of the ear

Question 21

How must the subject be stranded for height measurement?

Answer 21

bare-foot, erect, feet together, arms naturally hanging at the sides, heels, buttocks, upper back, and rear of head in contact with the wall

Question 22

Where must the measurer apply gentle traction when measuring height?

Answer 22

mastoid processes (prominent bones behind the ear)

Question 23

Measurement must be taken to the nearest…

Answer 23

0.5cm

Question 24

Instrument for measuring weight

Answer 24

calibrated beam balance weighing scale

Question 25

Instrument for skinfold

Answer 25

slim guide skinfold caliper or harpenden skinfold caliper

Question 26

During skinfold measurements all readings are taken on…

Answer 26

the right side of the body

Question 27

How many seconds after the pressure is released should the measurement be taken?

Answer 27

2-4 seconds

Question 28

Record the reading of skinfold caliper to the nearest…

Answer 28

1mm

Question 29

Skinfold Sites

Answer 29

triceps, subscapular, biceps, chest (males only), suprailiac (iliac crest)

Question 30

tricep

Answer 30

measurement is taken on the right side at the mid acromiale-radiale level on the midline of the posterior surface of the arm

Question 31

subscapular

Answer 31

fold runs diagonally and laterally at a 45 degree to the vertebral column, being located 1cm below and to the right of inferior angle of right scapula

Question 32

bicep

Answer 32

measurement taken on the right side at mid acromiale-radiale level on anterior aspect of arm, skinfold runs parallel to long axis of arm

Question 33

chest

Answer 33

measurement is taken at a point midway between anterior border of axilla (armpit) and nipple along lateral border of pectoralis major muscle, on right side of body

Question 34

suprailiac

Answer 34

fold is raised immediately superior to iliac crest on mid-axillary line on right side of body

Question 35

Instrument to measure girth

Answer 35

anthropometric tape

Question 36

girth should be measured to the nearest…

Answer 36

0.1cm

Question 37

flexed arm girth

Answer 37

arm should be bent to ~90 degrees bicep muscle should be contracted to form as large a muscle as possible measure at largest point both arms should be measured

Question 38

when measuring waist girth subject’s abdomen should be free of…

Answer 38

clothing and accessories

Question 39

position when measuring waist girth

Answer 39

feet shoulder width apart arms crossed over chest in relaxed manner

Question 40

where should waist circumference measurement be taken from?

Answer 40

superior edge of iliac crests

Question 41

for girth of maximum calf subject should…

Answer 41

stand on box with weight distributed evenly on both feet

Question 42

Instrument to measure bone widths

Answer 42

bone caliper - modified sliding steel caliper

Question 43

to measure biepicondylar femur width subject…

Answer 43

sits on a chair with foot on floor and knee flexed at right angle

Question 44

to measure biepicondylar femur width subject…

Answer 44

sits on a chair with foot on floor and knee flexed at right angle