Anthropometry

Anthropometry is the study of measurement and proportions of the human body.

 Alphonse Bertillon and Criminology 

Anthropometry was first created by Alphonse Bertillon (April 24, 1853 – February 13, 1914). He was born in Paris, France. When he became a police officer, he created Anthropometry so that criminals could be easily identified. The system helped the police to get through many criminal records quicker. Having produced a set of characteristics of criminals, it became easier for the police to identify offenders.

 Anthropometric measurements 

The system involves 10 measurements:
Height
Stretch
Bust  
Head length (crown to forehead)
Head width (temple to temple)
Cheek width
Ear length (both left and right)
Middle finger
Foot length
Cubit (length from elbow to middle finger)

 References 
Burnett, “Introduction to Human factors, Human anatomy and Biomechanics”.  Web.10 Dec.2011
 "Anthropometry." Ergonomics4schools. Web. 10 Dec. 2011
 Webster's Online Dictionary  - Web. 11 Dec. 2011

Category:Anatomy
Category:Measurement
Category:Anthropology
Category:Physical anthropology