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Define anthropometrics.
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The measurement of human physical dimensions, expressed as a percentile range, which presents the spread of physical characteristics across a population.
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Static vs dynamic anthropometric data?
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Static (structural) is measured with the body still — sitting eye height, popliteal height. Dynamic (functional) is measured while the body moves — forward grip reach, arm sweep.
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Which four factors affect anthropometric data?
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Age, gender, ethnicity and disability. The age of the dataset itself matters too — populations have grown taller over recent decades.
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What is popliteal height and what is it used for?
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The vertical distance from the floor to the underside of the knee when seated. It sets seat height, so that a user's feet rest flat and their thighs are not compressed.
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