Anthropometry An Introduction

What is Anthropometry?Greek Anthro- : man -pometry: measurementsLiteral meaning: measurement of humans

The study of measurements or proportions of the human body. Dimensions of bones, muscles, and tissues .

Anthropometric Measuring ToolsSliding Calipers: large and smallTapeSpreading CaliperAnthropometerMedical scaleGoniometer

Basic Anthropometric Measuring Examples

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Anthropometry TodayChanges in Humans over Time Sociologist studies the social structure of people. Archaeologist studies human history through artifacts. Anthropologist studies the cultures of people.2. Nutrition and Wellness Health organizations.3. Ergonomics Engineers, architects.4. Biometrics Law enforcement, safety engineers, forensic science.

Changes in Humans over Time

Nutrition and Wellness

Basic Areas of Where to Measure

Cranial AnthropometryAlso known as Craniometrymeasurement of the skull and face 3 ways to categorize the skulldolichocephalic: long and thin brachycephalic: short and broad mesocephalic: intermediate length and breadth

Frankfort Horizontal

Ergonomicsa science that deals with designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely.

The Story of Lacy and AndrewDoes one size fit all?Lacy is 4 10 (147 cm)Andrew is 6 10 (208 cm)

Design ProblemDesign the vertical adjustment range for a horizontal standing work surface that will accommodate knuckle height to elbow height for 95% of US Adult males and females.

Biometricsthe automatic identification of a person based on his/her physiological characteristics

Stretch of the MeasuringJohann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1779

Body Identification using AnthropometryBertillon (1883) used 5 basic measurements:head lengthhead breadth length of middle fingerLength of left footlength from the elbow to the extremity of the middle finger Today that list is more extensive:GenderHeightWeightAgethere are currently 107 measurements

Biometrics in UseBenGurion Airport: Hand GeometryINSPASS: Hand GeometryFacePass: Face VerificationGrocery Store Payment: FingerprintUS- Visit ProgramHeathrow Airport- Iris

Biometrics ApplicationsForensics: criminal identification and prison security Prevention of unauthorized access to ATMs, cellular phones, smart cards, desktop PCs, workstations, and computer networksAutomobiles: replace keys with key-less entry and key-less ignition Border control and national ID cards

Anthropometry TodayThe study of measurements or proportions of the human body. Math - Dimensions of bones and using these dimensions to predict other factors such as height.

2. Changes in Humans over Time Literature American anthropologist study the culture of the Tiv tribe in Nigeria.

3. Nutrition and Wellness Global Studies tribes of the sub-Saharan area including the Tiv.4. Ergonomics (engineers, architects)

4. Biometrics Science solve a mystery.

Future Endeavors of Anthropometry?