title: A simplistic approach to structural dysplasia assessment: description and validation.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to formulate a simplistic method of assessing human structural dysplasia and to validate a classification system that would objectively categorize the type and extent of such dysplasia through the use of indices. Anthropometric measurements were taken from a sample of 222 male college students, length/breadth ratios were formulated, and upper/lower body classifications were made in terms of type and subtype dysplasia. Correlation validation results were highly significant. Body composition data information was also provided for descriptive purposes.
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D000886:Anthropometry; D001823:Body Composition; D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012015:Reference Standards; D013008:Somatotypes