SIST EN ISO 7250-1:2018

Basic human body measurements for technological design - Part 1: Body measurement definitions and landmarks (ISO 7250-1:2017)

This document provides a description of anthropometric measurements which can be used as a basis
for comparison of population groups and for the creation of anthropometric databases (see ISO 15535).
The basic list of measurements specified in this document is intended to serve as a guide for ergonomists
who are required to define population groups and apply their knowledge to the geometric design of
the places where people work and live. In addition, the list serves as a basis for extracting one- and
two-dimensional measurements from three-dimensional scans (specified in ISO 20685). It serves as
a guide on how to take anthropometric measurements, but also gives information to the ergonomist
and designer on the anatomical and anthropometrical bases and principles of measurement which are
applied in the solution of design tasks.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with national or international regulations
or agreements to ensure harmony in defining population groups and to allow comparison of
anthropometric data among member bodies. In its various applications, it is anticipated that the basic
list will be supplemented by specific additional measurements. Annex A shows the correspondence of
dimensions described here with their use in ISO 14738 and ISO 15534.

Wesentliche Maße des menschlichen Körpers für die technische Gestaltung - Teil 1: Körpermaßdefinitionen und -messpunkte (ISO 7250-1:2017)

Dieser Teil der ISO 7250 stellt wesentliche anthropometrische Maße zusammen, die als Grundlage für einen Vergleich von Bevölkerungsgruppen und zur Schaffung anthropometrischer Datenbanken (ISO 15535) dienen können. Die in diesem Teil der ISO 7250 zusammengestellten anthropometrischen Maße sollen eine Hilfe für Ergonomen sein, bei der Definition von Nutzer-Bevölkerungen und bei der Umsetzung der metrischen Daten für die Gestaltung der Arbeits- und Lebenswelt. Außerdem dient die Auflistung als Grundlage, ein- und zweidimensionaler Maße von dreidimensionalen Aufnahmen (ISO 20685) zu extrahieren. Diese Auflistung kann als Messanleitung dienen, doch sie soll dem Ergonomen und Designer auch das anatomische und anthropometrische Basiswissen vermitteln und gleichzeitig die Prinzipien der Messmethoden deutlich machen, um sie bei der Entwicklung von Gestaltungslösungen zu nutzen. Dieser Teil der ISO 7250 kann in Zusammenhang mit nationalen oder internationalen Vorschriften oder Vereinbarungen zur Vereinheitlichung in der Beschreibung von Bevölkerungsgruppen und zum Vergleich anthropometrische Daten unter den Mitgliedsorganisationen dienen. Vor dem Hintergrund der verschiedenen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten wird dabei davon ausgegangen, dass die in dieser Internationalen Norm aufgenommenen anthropometrischen Maße durch spezifische weitere Messungen ergänzt werden. Anhang A zeigt die Übereinstimmung der hier beschriebenen Maße mit deren Nutzung in der ISO 14738 und ISO 15534.

Définitions des mesures de base du corps humain pour la conception technologique - Partie 1: Définitions des mesures du corps et repères (ISO 7250-1:2017)

L'ISO 7250-1:2017 fournit une description de mesures anthropométriques qui peuvent être utilisées comme base de comparaison des groupes de populations et pour la création de bases de données anthropométriques (voir l'ISO 15535). La liste des mesures de base spécifiée dans l'ISO 7250-1:2017 a pour but de servir de guide aux ergonomes qui doivent définir des groupes de populations et qui doivent utiliser leurs connaissances dans la conception dimensionnelle des espaces de travail et de vie. Cette liste sert également de base pour l'extraction de mesures uni- ou bidimensionnelles à partir de scans tridimensionnels (spécifiées dans l'ISO 20685). Elle sert de guide sur la façon de prendre des mesures anthropométriques, mais donne aussi des informations aux ergonomes et concepteurs sur les bases anatomiques et anthropométriques, ainsi que les principes de mesure qui s'appliquent lors de la conception des postes de travail.
L'ISO 7250-1:2017 est destiné à être utilisé conjointement avec les réglementations et accords nationaux ou internationaux, afin d'harmoniser la définition des groupes de populations et de permettre la comparaison de données anthropométriques entre les organismes membres. Dans ses diverses applications, il est prévu que la liste de base soit complétée par des mesures additionnelles spécifiques. L'Annexe A montre la correspondance entre les dimensions décrites ici et leur utilisation dans l'ISO 14738 et l'ISO 15534.

Osnovne meritve človeškega telesa za tehnološko načrtovanje - 1. del: Definicije telesnih mer in merilne točke (ISO 7250-1:2017)

Ta dokument vsebuje opis antropometričnih meritev, ki se lahko uporabljajo kot podlaga za primerjavo skupin prebivalstva in izdelavo antropometričnih zbirk podatkov (glej ISO 15535).
Osnovni seznam meritev, ki so določene v tem dokumentu, je namenjen za uporabo kot vodilo za ergonome, ki morajo opredeliti skupine prebivalstva in svoje znanje uporabiti pri geometrijskem oblikovanju krajev, kjer ljudje delajo in živijo. Poleg tega je seznam osnova za izločanje eno- in dvodimenzionalnih meritev iz tridimenzionalnih pregledov (določenih v standardu ISO 20685). Uporablja se kot vodilo za izvedbo antropometričnih meritev, vendar ergonomistu in oblikovalcu tudi podaja informacije o anatomskih in antropometričnih osnovah ter načelih merjenja, ki se uporabljajo pri reševanju oblikovalskih nalog.
Ta dokument je namenjen za uporabo v povezavi z nacionalnimi ali mednarodnimi predpisi ali sporazumi, da se zagotovi usklajenost pri opredelitvi skupin prebivalstva in omogoči primerjava antropometričnih podatkov med člani. Zaradi različnih uporab se pričakuje, da bo osnovni seznam dopolnjen s posebnimi dodatnimi meritvami. Dodatek A prikazuje skladnost
mer, ki so opisane tukaj, z njihovo uporabo v standardih ISO 14738 in ISO 15534.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 06-Jul-2016
• Publication Date: 03-Jan-2018
• ICS: 13.180 - Ergonomics
• Technical Committee: VSN - Safety of machinery
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 09-Oct-2017
• Due Date: 14-Dec-2017
• Completion Date: 04-Jan-2018
• Ref Project: EN ISO 7250-1:2017 - Basic human body measurements for technological design - Part 1: Body measurement definitions and landmarks (ISO 7250-1:2017)

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN ISO 7250-1:2010 - Basic human body measurements for technological design - Part 1: Body measurement definitions and landmarks (ISO 7250-1:2008)
• Effective Date: 04-Oct-2017
• Replaces: SIST EN ISO 7250-1:2010 - Basic human body measurements for technological design - Part 1: Body measurement definitions and landmarks (ISO 7250-1:2008)
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022

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Basic human body measurements for technological design - Part 1: Body measurement
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Wesentliche Maße des menschlichen Körpers für die technische Gestaltung - Teil 1:
Körpermaßdefinitionen und -messpunkte (ISO 7250-1:2017)
Définitions des mesures de base du corps humain pour la conception technologique -
Partie 1: Définitions des mesures du corps et repères (ISO 7250-1:2017)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 7250-1:2017
ICS:
13.180 Ergonomija Ergonomics
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EN ISO 7250-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

September 2017
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.180 Supersedes EN ISO 7250-1:2010
English Version

Basic human body measurements for technological design
- Part 1: Body measurement definitions and landmarks
(ISO 7250-1:2017)
Définitions des mesures de base du corps humain pour Wesentliche Maße des menschlichen Körpers für die
la conception technologique - Partie 1: Définitions des technische Gestaltung - Teil 1: Körpermaßdefinitionen
mesures du corps et repères (ISO 7250-1:2017) und -messpunkte (ISO 7250-1:2017)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 September 2017.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 7250-1:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 159
“Ergonomics” in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 122 “Ergonomics” the secretariat of
which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2018 and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by March 2018.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 7250-1:2010.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 7250-1:2017 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 7250-1:2017 without any
modification.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 7250-1
Second edition
2017-08
Basic human body measurements for
technological design —
Part 1:
Body measurement definitions and
landmarks
Définitions des mesures de base du corps humain pour la conception
technologique —
Partie 1: Définitions des mesures du corps et repères
Reference number
ISO 7250-1:2017(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Measuring conditions and instruments . 3
4.1 Conditions . 3
4.2 Instruments . 4
4.3 Further conditions . 4
5 Landmarks . 4
5.1 General . 4
5.2 Acromion . 4
5.3 Cervicale . 5
5.4 Crotch level . 5
5.5 Ectocanthus. 6
5.6 Glabella . 6
5.7 Iliospinale anterius — Anterior superior iliac spine . 7
5.8 Lowest point of the rib cage . 7
5.9 Menton . 8
5.10 Mesosternale. 8
5.11 Nuchale . 9
5.12 Olecranon . . 9
5.13 Orbitale — Infraorbitale .10
5.14 Opisthocranion .10
5.15 Sellion .11
5.16 Stylion (radial stylion) .11
5.17 Suprapatella, sitting .12
5.18 Thelion .12
5.19 Tibiale .13
5.20 Tragion .13
5.21 Ulnar stylion .14
5.22 Vertex (top of head) .14
6 Basic anthropometric measurements .15
6.1 Measurements taken while the subject stands .15
6.1.1 Body mass (weight) .15
6.1.2 Stature (body height) .15
6.1.3 Eye height .16
6.1.4 Shoulder height .16
6.1.5 Elbow height .17
6.1.6 Iliac spine height, standing .17
6.1.7 Crotch height .18
6.1.8 Tibial height .18
6.1.9 Chest depth, standing .19
6.1.10 Body depth, standing .19
6.1.11 Chest breadth, standing .20
6.1.12 Hip breadth, standing .20
6.2 Measurements taken while the subject sits .21
6.2.1 Sitting height (erect).21
6.2.2 Eye height, sitting .22
6.2.3 Cervicale height, sitting .22
6.2.4 Shoulder height, sitting .23
6.2.5 Elbow height, sitting .23
6.2.6 Shoulder-elbow length .24
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6.2.7 Shoulder (biacromial) breadth .24
6.2.8 Shoulder (bideltoid) breadth .25
6.2.9 Elbow-to-elbow breadth .25
6.2.10 Hip breadth, sitting .26
6.2.11 Popliteal height, sitting . .26
6.2.12 Thigh clearance .27
6.2.13 Knee height, sitting .27
6.2.14 Abdominal depth, sitting .28
6.2.15 Thorax depth .28
6.2.16 Buttock-abdomen depth, sitting .29
6.3 Measurements on specific body segments .30
6.3.1 Hand length (stylion) .30
6.3.2 Palm length .31
6.3.3 Hand breadth at metacarpals .31
6.3.4 Index finger length .32
6.3.5 Index finger breadth, proximal .32
6.3.6 Index finger breadth, distal.33
6.3.7 Foot length .34
6.3.8 Foot breadth.34
6.3.9 Head length . . .35
6.3.10 Head breadth .35
6.3.11 Face length (menton-sellion) .36
6.3.12 Head circumference .36
6.3.13 Sagittal arc .37
6.3.14 Bitragion arc .37
6.3.15 Thumb length .38
6.3.16 Thumb breadth .38
6.3.17 Hand thickness .39
6.3.18 Hand breadth including thumb .39
6.3.19 Arm circumference flexed .40
6.3.20 Forearm circumference flexed .40
6.4 Functional measurements .41
6.4.1 Wall-acromion distance .41
6.4.2 Grip reach; forward reach .42
6.4.3 Elbow-wrist length.42
6.4.4 Elbow-grip length .43
6.4.5 Fist (grip axis) height .43
6.4.6 Forearm-fingertip length .44
6.4.7 Buttock-popliteal length (seat depth) .44
6.4.8 Buttock-knee length .45
6.4.9 Neck circumference .45
6.4.10 Chest circumference .46
6.4.11 Waist circumference .46
6.4.12 Wrist circumference.47
6.4.13 Thigh circumference .47
6.4.14 Calf circumference .48
Annex A (informative) Correspondence between ISO 7250-1 dimension names and
numbers and ISO 14738 and ISO 15534 anthropometric dimension codes .49
Bibliography .51
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 159, Ergonomics, Subcommittee SC 3,
Anthropometry and biomechanics.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 7250-1:2008), which has been technically
revised.
A list of all parts in the ISO 7250 series can be found on the ISO website.
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Basic human body measurements for technological
design —
Part 1:
Body measurement definitions and landmarks
1 Scope
This document provides a description of anthropometric measurements which can be used as a basis
for comparison of population groups and for the creation of anthropometric databases (see ISO 15535).
The basic list of measurements specified in this document is intended to serve as a guide for ergonomists
who are required to define population groups and apply their knowledge to the geometric design of
the places where people work and live. In addition, the list serves as a basis for extracting one- and
two-dimensional measurements from three-dimensional scans (specified in ISO 20685). It serves as
a guide on how to take anthropometric measurements, but also gives information to the ergonomist
and designer on the anatomical and anthropometrical bases and principles of measurement which are
applied in the solution of design tasks.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with national or international regulations
or agreements to ensure harmony in defining population groups and to allow comparison of
anthropometric data among member bodies. In its various applications, it is anticipated that the basic
list will be supplemented by specific additional measurements. Annex A shows the correspondence of
dimensions described here with their use in ISO 14738 and ISO 15534.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http:// www .iso .org/ obp
3.1
population group
group of people having some common environment or activity
Note 1 to entry: These groups may be as diverse as geographically defined populations or specified age groups.
3.2
anterior
ventral
towards the front of the body
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3.3
bi
prefix denoting connection with, or relation to, each of two symmetrical
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Définitions des mesures de base du corps humain pour la conception technologique -
Partie 1: Définitions des mesures du corps et repères (ISO/DIS 7250-1:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 7250-1
ICS:
13.180 Ergonomija Ergonomics
oSIST prEN ISO 7250-1:2016 en,fr,de
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and Definitions . 1
4 Measuring conditions and instruments . 3
4.1 Conditions . 3
4.2 Instruments . 4
4.3 Further conditions . 4
5 Landmarks . 4
5.1 Acromion . 4
5.2 Cervicale . 5
5.3 Crotch level . 5
5.4 Ectocanthus. 6
5.5 Glabella . 6
5.6 Iliospinale anterius . 6
5.7 Lowest point of rib cage . 7
5.8 Menton . 7
5.9 Mesosternale. 8
5.10 Nuchale . 8
5.11 Olecranon . . 9
5.12 Orbitale . 9
5.13 Opisthocranion .10
5.14 Sellion .10
5.15 Stylion (radial stylion) .11
5.16 Suprapatella, sitting .11
5.17 Thelion .12
5.18 Tibiale .12
5.19 Tragion .13
5.20 Ulnar stylion .13
5.21 Vertex (top of head) .14
6 Basic anthropometric measurements .15
6.1 Measurements taken while subject stands .15
6.1.1 Body mass (weight) .15
6.1.2 Stature (body height) .15
6.1.3 Eye height .15
6.1.4 Shoulder height .16
6.1.5 Elbow height .16
6.1.6 Iliac spine height, standing .17
6.1.7 Crotch height .18
6.1.8 Tibial height .18
6.1.9 Chest depth, standing .19
6.1.10 Body depth, standing .19
6.1.11 Chest breadth, standing .20
6.1.12 Hip breadth, standing .21
6.2 Measurements taken while subject sits .21
6.2.1 Sitting height (erect).21
6.2.2 Eye height, sitting .22
6.2.3 Cervicale height, sitting .22
6.2.4 Shoulder height, sitting .23
6.2.5 Elbow height, sitting .24
6.2.6 Shoulder-elbow length .24
6.2.7 Shoulder (biacromial) breadth .25
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6.2.8 Shoulder (bideltoid) breadth .25
6.2.9 Elbow-to-elbow breadth .26
6.2.10 Hip breadth, sitting .26
6.2.11 Popliteal height, sitting . .27
6.2.12 Thigh clearance .28
6.2.13 Knee height, sitting .28
6.2.14 Abdominal depth, sitting .29
6.2.15 Thorax depth at the nipple .29
6.2.16 Buttock-abdomen depth, sitting .30
6.3 Measurements on specific body segments .31
6.3.1 Hand length (stylion) .31
6.3.2 Palm length .31
6.3.3 Hand breadth at metacarpals .32
6.3.4 Index finger length .32
6.3.5 Index finger breadth, proximal .33
6.3.6 Index finger breadth, distal.33
6.3.7 Foot length .34
6.3.8 Foot breadth.34
6.3.9 Head length . . .35
6.3.10 Head breadth .35
6.3.11 Face length (menton-sellion) .36
6.3.12 Head circumference .36
6.3.13 Sagittal arc .37
6.3.14 Bitragion arc .38
6.3.15 Thumb length .38
6.3.16 Thumb breadth .39
6.3.17 Hand thickness .39
6.3.18 Hand breadth including thumb .40
6.3.19 Arm circumference flexed .40
6.3.20 Forearm circumference flexed .41
6.4 Functional measurements .41
6.4.1 Wall-acromion distance .41
6.4.2 Grip reach; forward reach .42
6.4.3 Elbow-wrist length.42
6.4.4 Elbow-grip length .43
6.4.5 Fist (grip axis) height .44
6.4.6 Forearm-fingertip length .44
6.4.7 Buttock-popliteal length (seat depth) .45
6.4.8 Buttock-knee length .46
6.4.9 Neck circumference .46
6.4.10 Chest circumference .47
6.4.11 Waist circumference .47
6.4.12 Wrist circumference.48
6.4.13 Thigh circumference .48
6.4.14 Calf circumference .49
Annex A (informative) Correspondence of ISO 7250-1 dimension names and numbers with
ISO 14738 and ISO 15534 anthropometric dimension codes .50
Bibliography .52
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Foreword
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This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 7250-1:2008), which has been technically
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Basic human body measurements for technological
design —
Part 1:
Body measurement definitions and landmarks
1 Scope
This part of ISO 7250 provides a description of anthropometric measurements which can be used as a
basis for comparison of population groups and for the creation of anthropometric databases (ISO 15535).
The basic list of measurements specified in this part of ISO 7250 is intended to serve as a guide for
ergonomists who are required to define population groups and apply their knowledge to the geometric
design of the places where people work and live. In addition the list serves as a basis for extracting one
and two dimensional measurements from three-dimensional scans (ISO 20685). This list may serve as
a guide for how to take anthropometric measurements, but it also gives information to the ergonomist
and designer on the anatomical and anthropometrical bases and principles of measurement which are
applied in the solution of design tasks. This part of ISO 7250 is intended to be used in conjunction with
national or international regulations or agreements to assure harmony in defining population groups
and to allow comparison of anthropometric data among member bodies. In its various applications, it
is anticipated that the basic list will be supplemented by specific additional measurements. Annex A
shows the correspondence of dimensions described here with their use in ISO 14738 and ISO 15534.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 20685, 3-D scanning methodologies for internationally compatible anthropometric databases
ISO 15535, General requirements for establishing anthropometric databases
3 Terms and Definitions
3.1
population group
group of people having some common environment or activity
Note 1 to entry: These groups may be as diverse as geographically defined populations or specified age groups.
3.2
anterior
ventral
towards the front of the body
3.3
bi
prefix denoting connection with, or relation to, each of two symmetrical paired parts
Note 1 to entry: For example, biacromial, bitragion.
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3.4
biceps femoris
one of the large posterior muscles in the thigh of the leg
3.5
deltoid muscle
large muscle on the lateral border of the upper arm in the shoulder region
3.6
distal
away from the main mass of the body
3.7
Frankfurt plane
standard horizontal plane at the level of the left tragion and the left infraorbitale (orbitale) when the
midsagittal plane of the head is held vertically
3.8
gluteal fold
skin furrow between the buttock and the thigh
3.9
grip axis
axis of the fist corresponding with the longitudinal axis of a rod held in the hand
3.10
inferior
caudal
away from the head
3.11
lateral
towards the side of the body
3.12
longitudinal axis of the foot
the imagined center line of the foot, connecting a point between the ankle bones, and the tip of the
second toe; subject to interpretation because of the great variability in the shape of the foot
3.13
medial
towards the midline of the body
3.14
metacarpal
pertaining to the long bones of the hand between the carpals (wristbones) and the phalanges
3.15
phalanx, phalanges (plural)
bone of the fingers or toes
3.16
posterior
dorsal
towards the back of the body
3.17
process
marked prominence of a bone
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proximal
towards the main mass of the body
3.19
radial
referring to the long bone in the forearm on the thumb side
3.20
sagittal
pertaining to the anteroposterior (front to back) median plane of the body (midsagittal), or to a plane
parallel to the median (parasagittal) plane
3.21
superior
cranial
towards the head, towards the top
3.22
thyroid cartilage
prominent cartilage on the anterior surface of the neck
3.23
ulnar
referring to the long bone in the forearm on the little finger side
4 Measuring conditions and instruments
4.1 Conditions
It is important that the following conditions be documented together with the numerical results of
any survey.
Photographs or detailed sketches of measurements and procedures are recommended.
a) Clothing of subject
During measurement, the subject shall be nude or shall wear only minimal clothing and shall be
bareheaded and without shoes.
b) Support surfaces
Standing surfaces (floors), platforms or sitting surfaces shall be flat, horizontal and not compressible.
c) Body symmetry
For measurements which may be taken on either side of the body, it is recommended that both sides be
measured. If this is not possible, it should be indicated on which side the measurement was taken.
d) Body posture
For standing measurements, the posture should generally include looking straight ahead, heels together,
upper body relaxed and normal breathing. For sitting postures, the torso is erect, the shoulders
relaxed, the subject looks straight ahead and the feet are su
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