somatotypes Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three somatotypes
A
•mesomorph = muscular
•ectomorph = thin
•endomorph = fat
2
Q
what are the characteristics of the mesomorph somatotype
A
1) wide shoulders and relatively narrow hips
2) muscular body
3) strong arms and thighs
4) not much body fat
3
Q
what are the characteristics of the ectomorph somatotype
A
1) narrow shoulders, hips and chest
2) not much muscle or fat
3) long, thin arms and legs
4
Q
what are the characteristics of the endomorph somatotype
A
1) wide hips but relatively narrow shoulders
2) a lot of fat on the body, arms and legs
3) ankles and wrists are relatively thin