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Body Measurement Techniques: Breadths

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How should the bi-trochanteric breadth be measured?

By measuring the distance between the two trochanters (correct)
By positioning the calipers at the widest part of the shoulders
At the level of the acromion processes
By measuring the distance from fingertip to fingertip

What is essential when measuring the Trochanterion-Tibiale laterale length?

Positioning the calipers at the widest part of the shoulders
Applying gentle pressure with the calipers
Ensuring the arm is fully extended (correct)
Keeping the leg straight and relaxed

What should be done to ensure accurate measurement of Tibiale mediale-Sphyrion tibiale length?

Positioning the calipers at the widest part of the shoulders
Applying gentle pressure with the tape measure
Keeping the leg straight and relaxed (correct)
Ensuring the arm is fully extended

Which characteristic is true for measuring Acromiale-radiale length?

Ensuring the arm is fully extended and relaxed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key step in obtaining accurate Bi-deltoid breadth measurement?

Positioning calipers at the level of greater trochanters (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common step when measuring Radiale-styloid length?

Applying gentle pressure with the tape measure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for measuring the bi-acromial breadth?

Place the large sliding calipers at the widest part of the shoulders and apply equal pressure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for measuring the bi-illiocristal breadth?

Position the large sliding calipers at the level of the iliac crests, measuring the distance between the two highest points (A) Signup and view all the answers

How should the subject be positioned when measuring sitting height?

The subject should sit on a flat surface with their legs hanging freely (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for measuring the transverse chest breadth?

Place the large sliding calipers horizontally around the chest at the level of the xiphoid process, measuring the widest part of the chest (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for measuring the bi-epicondylar humerus breadth?

Use the small sliding calipers to measure the distance between the two epicondyles of the humerus (C) Signup and view all the answers

How should the subject's knee be positioned when measuring the bi-epicondylar femur breadth?

The subject's knee should be in a relaxed position (B) Signup and view all the answers