HHP 100 - Foundation of Exercise Science
Name__________________________
Lab # 1 - 9/8-9/12  Anthropometry
Purpose/Goals  The height comparison is designed to demonstrate that the total stature 
of persons can be very similar, but the contribution of various body parts to total stature can 
differ significantly.  The measurement of range of motion (ROM) should demonstrate the 
variability of joint movement within the same person and compared to lab partners.

Textbook chapters 2,3

Equipment  Taper measure and goniometer

Task  Taking and recording height to nearest 1/4 inch and flexibility to nearest degree

Procedure and Data  
I.  With the tape measure take and record the following:
			Nearest 1/4 inch			% of total height	

	1.  Total stature	________________		_______________

	2.  Sitting height	________________		_______________

	3.  Head (posterior of mandible to crown of head)
			________________		_______________

	4.  Leg length (from greater trochanter to calcaneus) 	
			________________		_______________

	5.  Arm length (acromion process to distal phalange of middle finger)
			________________		_______________
*  Calculate the percentage of the total height for #s 2,3,4,5

II.  With a goniometer measure and record the greatest range of motion for each of the following:
	1.  List all the motions possible in the saggital plane for the right and left shoulder and
	     measure the greatest ROM  for each.  Be sure to label R or L for each measurement

	2.  Internal and external rotation for R and L hip.  (Start with the goniometer in neutral 
position when standing in anatomical positon.  It should be placed at the bottom of a slightly
raised foot for reading)

	3.  List all the motions possible in the frontal (coronal) plane at the shoulder and 
measure the greatest ROM possible for each.

Analysis and Interpretation  Outside the lab collect data described in # I (stature, sitting 
height, head, leg and arm lengths from a child (2-4 yrs), a youth (12-15 yrs) and an adult (30+).  
You will collect this data now and use it in a later lab.
	
 Compare the data collected in this lab with those in your lab group for similarities and 
differences. (Compare the % in # I).  

Application What are some reasons for your having more or less ROM than others in your 
lab group in the motions measured?  List one activity, exercise or sport that someone with 
your proportions would be well suited for and why

Questions
	1.  What are some intrinsic (inside the joint) factors that effect ROM?  What are 
some extrinsic factors that effect the ROM of a joint?

	2.  Explain what and how compressive and tensile force might effect temporary height (total stature).