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Did you know that 25% of Lufkin Anthropometric Tape Measures are defective? We are checking them one by one for our distributors and rejecting 25% returning them to the manufacturer.

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Anthropometry Equipment, Cescorf, Large Bone Anthropometers, Segmometer -

The different measurements of the shape and structure of the skull is called craniometry and is derived from anthropometry (measurement of the human body). A large bone anthropometer and a segmometer can be used in these measurements. Measurements of the Human Skull with Anthropometric Equipment ​ ​  # 71 Skull Length Place the arm of the large bone anthropometer on the upper orbital rim, sliding the second arm toward the most prominent back of the head. Read the measurement. # 78 Tragus saddlepoint to top of head Place the arm of the anthropometer in the tragus and slide the second...

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A goniometer is an instrument used in physiotherapy to make evaluations of the flexion of the joints of the body, measuring the angles. There are of different types, sizes and materials. How to use a goniometer in physical therapy

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The Durnin-Womersley formula is an equation to calculate body fat percentage, is ideal for the general population (ages 17-72), utilizes 4 skinfold sites, and considers gender. 

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The Jackson and Pollock 3 formula is used for calculating the percentage of body fat taking the test of 3 skinfold sites considering gender and age.  Is fairly accurate for the general population

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