Relation of armspan to height and the prediction of lung function

Height and armspan were measured in healthy 8-18 year old boys and girls to assess the appropriate correction factor to be applied when height cannot be measured easily. No correction factor was found necessary, height being directly estimated from armspan.

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Anthropometry
Arm - anatomy & histology
Biological and medical sciences
Body Height
Child
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques of respiratory function
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Longitudinal Studies
Lung - physiology
Male
Medical sciences
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