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Breadth Measures

Breadth measures are made at standard anatomical sites around the body, measured with a specific breadth measurement calipers. See also the body size tests of length.

• equipment required: breadth calipers, though sometimes simple tape measures can be used effectively.
• procedure: here is the common way to measure breadth. Check the site descriptions below for instructions for specific sites.

• sites: Below are some common body sites used for breadth measurements. Click on the link for a detailed description of the procedures. Sites marked with * are part of the ISAK full anthropometry profile.
  • Biacromial (Shoulder Width) *
  • Biiliocristal / Bi-Iliac (hip width) *
  • Transverse Chest *
  • Anterior-Posterior Chest Depth *
  • Biepicondylar Femur (Knee) *
  • Biepicondylar Humerus (Elbow) *
  • Ankle
  • Wrist
• reliability: Things that may affect reliability are changes to the testers, and correct landmarking (finding the correct anatomical sites for measurement).

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