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...accompanying diagram represents Dr. Sargent's anthropometric chart for the plotting of the physical development. "The parts at which the observations were made, are indicated by the list at the left side of the chart. The perpendicular lines divide into classes all of the measurements for each part that were surpassed or unsurpassed by given percentages of the persons examined, as shown by the figures at the top of the chart. The upper number at the top of the line shows the per cent, that at each part surpassed the class indicated by that line. The lower number shows...
...perpendicular line in the centre of the chart is the normal of typical line,-i. e., that was represented at each part by a larger per cent. of the persons examined than was any other part. The classes marked "minimum" and maximum were each represented at every part by about one twentieth of one per cent. of all the persons examined. It will be readily seen that the uses of the chart are numerous, showing the relation of the individual to the normal standard, the relation which every part of the individual bears to every other part, and suggesting many...
...directions for the use of the chart are very simple: To find the standard of an individual in relation to the total number examined, ascertain which one of the perpendicular lines, at its junction with the horizontal line, is intersected by the broken line indicating his standing. For instance, if his line at its junction with the horizontal line leading from the weight, intersect the perpendicular line immediately under the figure 20, it would indicate that 80 per cent. of all those examined surpassed him in weight, while the complement of this, or 20 per cent. failed to surpass...
...chart are plotted the measurements of an individual of American ancestry-his age, 33 years, weight, 161 pounds, and height, 5 feet, 9.7 inches Upon referring to the chart, it will be noticed that the most remarkable characteristic of this figure is its approach to perfect symmetry in some parts, and its marked divergence from it in others. The weight, which is a trifle heavy for the height, is very uniformly distributed, the only excess being in the region of the chest, hips and arms. The relative proportion of the different heights of the body is very nearly true...
...relaxing of the cartilages while in a horizontal position. In this case the spine is comparatively straight, so that little difference is shown between the standing and horizontal length. The strength tests in this case, as in the others, approach near to the maximum class. Upon glancing over the chart as a whole, it will be seen that the normal position of this individual is in the 80 per cent. class. To bring the depth of chest up to this standard by natural processes, although impossible now, would have been a simple matter in early youth. With this exception...