Anthropometry

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Anthropometry is the study of measurement and proportions of the human body.

Alphonse Bertillon and Criminology[edit]

Anthropometry was first created by Alphonse Bertillon (April 24, 1853 – February 13, 1914). He was born in Paris, France. When he became a police officer, he created Anthropometry so that criminals could be easily identified. The system helped the police to get through many criminal records quicker. Having produced a set of characteristics of criminals, it became easier for the police to identify offenders.

Anthropometric measurements[edit]

The system involves 10 measurements:

References[edit]

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Human regional anatomy
Body
Head
Neck
Torso (Trunk)
Limbs


Human systems and organs
Musculoskeletal system
Circulatory system
Cardiovascular system
* peripheral -- Artery -- Vein -- Lymphatic vessel - Heart
Lymphatic system
* primary -- Bone marrow -- Thymus - secondary -- Spleen -- Lymph node - CNS equivalent -- Glymphatic system
Nervous system
Integumentary system

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