The measurement is made at the maximum point of quiet respiration. Subject stands erect on a table with the heels together and the weight distributed equally on both feet. Stand at the right of the subject and use an anthropometer to measure the vertical distance between the standing surface and the drawn midpatella landmark at the center of the knee. If subjects have difficulty keeping the knee loose, firmly grasp the thigh a few inches above the knee for a moment. This will induce relaxation of the patella which is necessary for this measurement.
Subject is in the anthropometric standing position in front of a mirror.
Stand in front of the subject and use a tape to measure the horizontal circumference of the shoulders at the level of the maximum protrusion of the right deltoid muscle. Use the mirror to check the position of the tape as it crosses the subject's back. The tape will pass over the drawn right and left deltoid point landmarks. Exert only enough tension on the tape to maintain contact between the tape and the skin. The measurement is taken at the maximum point of quiet respiration.