reference/ Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry//size-JPN 2004-2006period/ 2004-2006
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sample number / 7,000
Japanese
| age | 20-24 | 25-29 | 40-44 | 60-64 |
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| height | 170.4 | 171.0 | 170.5 | 164.5 |
| weight | 61.6 | 65.9 | 70.1 | 63.4 |
| sitting height | 91.4 | 91.6 | 91.5 | 88.5 |
| inseam height | 78.3 | 78.4 | 77.5 | 73.7 |
| shoulder length | 44.9 | 46.0 | 46.5 | 44.0 |
| age | 20-24 | 25-29 | 40-44 | 60-64 |
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| height | 158.2 | 159.0 | 157.9 | 153.5 |
| weight | 51.1 | 50.6 | 53.0 | 52.7 |
| sitting height | 85.9 | 85.6 | 85.1 | 83.5 |
| inseam height | 71.8 | 72.3 | 70.9 | 67.8 |
| shoulder length | 40.8 | 40.7 | 41.1 | 40.8 |
The datasheet relevant to Indian arm reach dimension in sitting posture at lower most, middle and upper most position i.e.
The source reference / Chakrabarti, D.,1997: Indian Anthropometric Dimensions for Ergonomic design Practice, NID, Ahmedabad, India
The below key structure showing landmarks, definitions and data table structure is used in all the data sheets incorporated in this presentation under different experiment heads.All dimensions (except body weight in Kg) are in millimeters (mm).
Sitting Antropometry, static heights
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R.No. Parameters
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Definition ( brief)
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Measurements in sitting posture
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Heights in sitting posture
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Vertical distances from the sitting surface or the floor to the respective points (as mentioned specifically). while sitting in erect stretched posture (except normal relaxed sitting height). looking straight ahead. with knees and ankles forming right angles, upper arms kept vertical downward making right angles at elbows with the forearms kept forward extended horizontally.
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Heights from sitting surface
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107. Normal sitting
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Top of the head, sitting in normal relaxed posture.
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108. Erect sitting
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Top of the head. sitting in erect stretched posture
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109. Eye
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Inner corner of the eye.
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R.No. Parameters
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Definition ( brief)
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110. Cervical (Trunk)
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Most prominent spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra.
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111. Mid shoulder
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Uppermost point on the middle level of the shoulder.
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112. Acromion
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Most lateral point on the superior surface of the acromion process of the scapula
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113. Upper lumbar
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Uppermost point of the first lumbar vertebra.
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114. Lower lumbar
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Lowermost point of the fifth lumbar vertebra.
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R.No. Parameters
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Definition ( brief)
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115. Tip of shoulder blade
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Lower tip of the shoulder blade (scapula).
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116. Elbow rest
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Lower most part of the elbow.
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117. Waist
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Upper margin of the lateral iliac crests (where the belt is worn).
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118. Mid thigh
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Top of the middle thigh.
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Heights from floor
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119. Knee
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Uppermost point on the knee (at lower thigh).
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R.No. Parameters
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Definition (brief)
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120. Thigh clearance ht.with raised knee
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Highest point on the knee (at lower thigh),when the leg is raised forward to the maximum supported on the toes.
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121. Popliteal
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Popliteal angle point at the underside of the thigh immediately behind the knee, where the tendon of biceps femoris muscle inserts into the lower leg.
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Arm reaches, and lengths, Breadths and Depths
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Horizontal or vertical distances between the two respective points (as mentioned specifically).
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Vertical arm reach heights
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122.Verticalupward arm
from mid-shoulder |
Maximum vertical distance from the mid-shoulder to the tip of the middle finger when the hand is raised upward vertically to the highest position attainable without strain.
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R.No. Parameters
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Definition ( brief)
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123. Vertical upward grasp from mid-shoulder
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Maximum vertical distance from the mid-shoulder to the center of the hand grip, when it is raised vertically upward to the highest position attainable without strain.
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124. Vertical upward arm from seat surface
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Maximum vertical distance from the seat surface to the tip of the middle finger when the hand is raised upward vertically to the highest position attainable without strain.
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125. Vertical upward arm from floor
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Maximum vertical distance from the floor to the tip of the middle finger when the hand is raised upward vertically to the highest position attainable without strain.
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Lengths
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126. Buttock to knee length, normal sitting
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Horizontal distance from the most posterior point on the uncompressed buttocks to the most anterior point on the knee (knee at right
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R.No. Parameters
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Definition ( brief)
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Breadths
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132. Bi-acromion
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Maximum horizontal distance across the shoulders. breadth measured between the most lateral points on the superior surfaces of the acromion processes of the scapula.
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133. Bi-deltoid
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Maximum horizontal distance across the shoulders. breadth measured to the protrusions of the deltoids muscles.
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134. Chest breadth (on bust)
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Maximum horizontal distance across the chest at nipple level.
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135. Abdomen
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Maximum horizontal distance across the abdomen at its maximum extended portion.
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136. Waist
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Maximum horizontal distance across the waist at the upper margin of the lateral iliac crests (where the belt is worn).
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R.No. Parameters
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Definition ( brief)
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137.Hip breadth
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Maximum horizontal distance across the hips.
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138.Thigh (middle) external breadth, single
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Maximum horizontal distance across the thigh (single),mid way between the gluteal furrow and the knee.
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139.Mid thigh-to thigh breadth, relaxed
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Maximum horizontal distance across the mid thigh to mid thigh, most lateral surfaces, spreading external side ways,in relaxed position
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140.Elbow to elbow (closed)
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Horizontal distance across the lateral surfaces of the elbows when the upper arms are kept vertical downward and touching the sides of the trunk, and forearms extended horizontally forward.
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141.Elbow to elbow (relaxed)
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Horizontal distance across the lateral surfaces of the elbows when in maximum relaxed position, spreading sideways.
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R.No. Parameters?Definition ( brief)
| 147.Waist |
Horizontal distance from the back to the maximum curved point of the abdomen at the upper margin of the lateral iliac rest (where the belt is worn). Circumferences Maximum horizontal (otherwise mentioned specifically) circumferences at different areas. |
| 148.Chest, on bust | Chest circumference at nipple level (for females, the maximum protuberance on the breasts). |
| 149.Chest, below bust | Chest circumference below the nipple level. |
| 150.Abdomen | At the level of the maximum extended point of the abdomen. |
| 151.Waist | At the level of the upper margin of the lateral iliac crests (where the belt is worn). |
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