Anthropometry

 Came from the Greek words “Anthropos” which means man and “Merton” which
means measure.
 Anthropometric Data are used in ergonomics to specify the physical
dimensions of workspaces, equipment, furniture, and clothing.
 It ensures that physical mismatches between the dimensions of equipment and products
and the corresponding user dimensions are avoided.
What Are the Types of Anthropometric Data?

According to Bridger (2003), anthropometric data is divided into 3 types of data,

including:

1. Structural Anthropometric Data

This data is also known as static anthropometric data, where measurements are made
on the part of the human body that is in position silence or remains. Measurements are
made from an accessible anatomical pointer identified with each other or a fixed point.

For example, height is measured from the floor. Data from measurements It can be used
to design furniture such as tables and furniture chairs.
2. Functional Anthropometric Data
This data is known as dynamic anthropometric data. This data is collected to describe
the movement of the body part measured from a certain point. Body dimensions are
measured in various positions on the body when moving, so it will be more complex and
more difficult to measure.

According to Wignjosoebroto (2008), dynamic measurement is divided into several parts,

including:
1. As an approach to understanding the mechanical state of an activity carried out by
measuring the level of skills. For example, in the study of athlete performance.
2. When working requires a measurement of the range of the room. For example, the
range of effective hand and leg movements.
3. Measurement of work variability. For example, kinematics analysis and the
capabilities of the fingers of a typist or operator computer

3. Newtonian Anthropometric Data

The data used in the mechanical analysis of the load received by the human body. This
data is used to compare loads in the spine from different lifting techniques.
This anthropometric data is very useful for designers to arrange the tools in the
workspace to get optimal results, for example for a car driver’s workspace.
Equipment to be used

Reliable and reproducible measurements are required to obtain meaningful data from
anthropometric measurements. As such, clinicians should ensure the use of well-
calibrated, quality equipment that is checked regularly for accuracy. The typical
equipment list required to obtain anthropometric measurements includes:
 Weight scale
 Skinfold calipers
 Nonstretchable tape measure
 Infantometer to measure the recumbent length
 Stadiometer
 Knee caliper

REFERENCES:
Caca, (2021) Recognize More About Three Anthropometric Data and Its Important Use!
https://soloabadi.com/en/recognize-3-anthropometric-data-and-its-use/.
Kyle C. (2022) Anthropometric Measurement. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537315/