Investigation into the mass distribution properties of the human body and its segments

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In the studies described here investigators combined stereophotometric and anthropometric techniques to measure 31 male subjects and 46 female subjects. Bodies were photographically segmented and their volumes, centers of volume and principal moments of inertia established stereophotometrically. The principal axes of inertia were established with reference to anatomical axis systems based on easily located landmarks. A number of body size variables were measured anthropometrically and multiple regression equations were devised for the total body and for each segment using the most highly correlated variables on each segment, and stature and weight for determining volume and principal moments of inertia. It is anticipated that these data will be useful in the design of anthropomorphic test devices used in safety research, design and performance evaluation of safety restraint systems and development of body prostheses.

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