Anthropometry
An Introduction
What is Anthropometry?
What is Anthropometry?
Greek
o Anthro : man
What is Anthropometry?
Greek
o Anthro : man
o pometry: measurements
What is Anthropometry?
Greek
o Anthro : man
o pometry: measurements
o Literal meaning: measurement of humans
The study of measurements or
proportions of the human body.
bones, muscles, and tissues .
Dimensions of
Anthropometry Today
Anthropometry Today
Biometrics
Biometrics
The identification of a person based on his/her
physiological characteristics.
Used in law enforcement, safety engineering,
forensic science.
Stretch of the Measuring
Body Identification
In 1883, five measurements were used when booking criminals:
head length, head breadth, length of middle finger, length of left foot,
and length from the elbow to the extremity of the middle finger.
Today, there are over 107 different measurements that can be taken
on the human body.
Anthropometric Measuring Tools
Tape
Goniometer
Medical scale
Spreading Caliper
Sliding Calipers: large
and small
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Basic Anthropometric Measuring
Examples
Biometrics in Use
BenGurion Airport:
Hand Geometry
INSPASS: Hand
Geometry
FacePass: Face
Verification
Heathrow Airport- Iris
US- Visit Program
Grocery Store Payment:
Fingerprint
Cranial Anthropometry
Also known as Craniometry
measurement of the skull and face
3 ways to categorize the skull
o dolichocephalic: long and thin
o brachycephalic: short and broad
o mesocephalic: intermediate length and breadth
Different
measurements of
the head.
Biometrics Applications
Maximus
Max
Eric
Rory
Biometrics Applications
Forensics: criminal identification and prison
security
Prevention of unauthorized access to ATMs,
cellular phones, smart cards, desktop PCs,
workstations, and computer networks
Automobiles: replace keys with key-less entry and
key-less ignition
Border control and national ID cards
Anthropometry Today
Wellness and Nutrition
1. Biometrics
Law enforcement, safety engineering, forensic science.
Basic Areas of Where
to Measure
Used by health organizations.
Nutrition and Wellness
Anthropometry Today
Ergonomics
1. Biometrics
Law enforcement, safety engineering, forensic science.
2. Wellness and Nutrition
Health organizations.
Ergonomics
a science that deals with designing and arranging
things so that people can use them easily and
safely.
Used by engineers and architects.
The Story of Lacy and Andrew
Does one size fit all?
Lacy is 4 10 (147 cm)
Andrew is 6 10 (208 cm)
Design Problem
Design 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.
Anthropometry Today
Anthropology
1. Biometrics
Law enforcement, safety engineering, forensic science.
2. Wellness and Nutrition
3. Ergonomics
Health organizations.
Engineers, architects.
Social Anthropometry
Anthropologist studies the cultures of people.
Archaeologist studies human history through artifacts.
Changes in Humans over Time
Anthropometry Unit
Biometrics
Math - measurements of bones.
Nutrition and Wellness
Global Studies malnutrition in sub-Saharan
Africa.
Ergonomics
Science designs for todays needs.
Anthropology
Literature Nigerian tribes understanding of
Shakespeare.
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