anthropometry
Human dimension science
Anthropometry is the measurement of the human body—its dimensions, proportions, and physical characteristics.
The field emerged in the 19th century for identifying criminals and classifying populations, applications now largely discredited.
Modern anthropometry serves ergonomics, clothing design, and health assessment: Anthropometric data helped engineers design airplane cockpits.
Body mass index is an anthropometric measure.
Adjustable-jaw measuring device
- stadiometerInstrument measuring body length
- tape measureFlexible marked length finder
- skinfoldDoubled layer of dermis
- body mass indexWeight-to-height-squared quotient
stature · body proportions · growth charts · percentiles · circumference · wingspan · sitting height · head circumference
Bodily build classification
- endomorphRounded body type
- ectomorphSlight, linear body classification
- mesomorphAthletic body type
- body compositionBodily tissue proportions
adiposity · musculature · skeletal structure · phenotype · cranial · posture · proportions · physique
Controlled human reproduction theory
- craniometrySkull dimension analysis
- phrenologySkull-bump personality assessment
- racial typologyCategorizing humans by perceived ancestry
- scientific racismPseudoscience justifying ethnic hierarchy
Chair's vertical position
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- instrument panelArray of gauges and controls
- hand gripSurface for holding
- legroomSpace below a seat
Establishing male or female status
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- forensic odontologyCrime-solving through teeth analysis
How young people grow
- developmental milestonesExpected stages of child progress
- failure to thriveInadequate childhood growth diagnosis
- stuntingArresting natural growth
- wastingUsing poorly, inefficiently
calipers
Adjustable-jaw measuring device
- stadiometerInstrument measuring body length
- tape measureFlexible marked length finder
- skinfoldDoubled layer of dermis
body mass index · stature · body proportions · growth charts · percentiles · circumference · wingspan · sitting height · head circumference · waist-to-hip ratio
somatotype
Bodily build classification
body composition · adiposity · musculature · skeletal structure · phenotype · cranial · posture · proportions · physique · build
eugenics
Controlled human reproduction theory
- craniometrySkull dimension analysis
- phrenologySkull-bump personality assessment
- racial typologyCategorizing humans by perceived ancestry
seat height
Chair's vertical position
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- instrument panelArray of gauges and controls
- hand gripSurface for holding
sex determination
Establishing male or female status
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- forensic odontologyCrime-solving through teeth analysis
child development
How young people grow
- developmental milestonesExpected stages of child progress
- failure to thriveInadequate childhood growth diagnosis
- stuntingArresting natural growth
anthropometrybehavioral psychology
Study of observable conduct
psychometrics · ethnography · phenomenology · hermeneutics · cognitive psychology