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    There are three types of anthropometric data: 1) Structural data measures static body dimensions like height and is used for furniture design. 2) Functional data measures dynamic body movements and ranges of motion for tasks. 3) Newtonian data measures loads on the body for mechanical analysis and optimal workspace arrangement. Reliable equipment like scales, tapes, calipers are needed to obtain accurate anthropometric measurements.

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    There are three types of anthropometric data: 1) Structural data measures static body dimensions like height and is used for furniture design. 2) Functional data measures dynamic body movements and ranges of motion for tasks. 3) Newtonian data measures loads on the body for mechanical analysis and optimal workspace arrangement. Reliable equipment like scales, tapes, calipers are needed to obtain accurate anthropometric measurements.

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    There are three types of anthropometric data: 1) Structural data measures static body dimensions like height and is used for furniture design. 2) Functional data measures dynamic body movements and ranges of motion for tasks. 3) Newtonian data measures loads on the body for mechanical analysis and optimal workspace arrangement. Reliable equipment like scales, tapes, calipers are needed to obtain accurate anthropometric measurements.

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    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/

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