Anthropometry: Body segment parameters

Anthropometry

the study of the measurements of the human body and is used to study the differences between group race, age, and sex.

Static measures

Passive measures of the dimensions of the human body when the body is in a fixed position, measures individuals segment weight and data can easily be determined.

Dynamic measures

Measurements that are taken while the body is engaged in some type of physical motion, measures ROM.

Endomorph

High body fat, soft body, round shoulders and wide hips

Mesomorph

Low body fat, muscular body, broad shoulders, narrow hips, and strong forearms and thighs.

Ectomorph

Little body fat or muscle, narrow shoulders and hips, thin and flat chested

Anthropometric method

Rating form and takes into account for body dimensions; used equipment like scales, skinfold caliper, and measuring tape to find somatotype

Newtonian Anthropometry

Data is used in mechanical analysis of the loads on the human body, and is related to strength measures.