How to Take Body Measurements with an Anthropometric Tape Measure April 21, 2021Julieth Quiceno You can take either length or circumference measurements of the body with a tape measure to know what type of body you have. An anthropometric (body) tape measure should be...
What is a Height Meter (Stadiometer) and How to Use It? April 12, 2021Julieth Quiceno A height meter (also called a stadiometer) is an instrument used to measure the height of people. The best known are those that are installed on the wall that can...
What is a Small Bone Anthropometer and How to Use It March 24, 2021Julieth Quiceno An anthropometer or sliding caliper is used to measure diameters and lengths of different bones in the body. There are two types of anthropometers: small bone and large bone anthropometers. Know...
What is a Large Bone Anthropometer and How to Use It March 23, 2021Julieth Quiceno A large bone anthropometer (also called large bone caliper or large sliding caliper) is a caliper used to measure the diameter of large bones. What is a Large Bone Anthropometer...
How to Measure Height of Bedridden Adults February 17, 2021Julieth Quiceno Measuring the height of recumbent people due to illness or disability is very necessary to provide physical and nutritional monitoring. Here you can learn about the ways of height measurement...
HOW TO TAKE ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASURES FOR BABIES February 11, 2021Julieth Quiceno Take anthropometric measurements in babies make it possible to monitor their health status to prevent and / or detect diseases early. The most used measurements are weight, length (height), perimeters:...
How to Measure Mid Upper Arm Circumference with MUAC Tape February 09, 2021Julieth Quiceno Learn to measure mid upper arm circumference with the MUAC tape in infants from 6 - 59 months (26cm), children from 10 - 18 years (45cm) and adults and pregnant...