Waistline
Waistline
The waistline (/ˈweɪstlaɪn/) is the part of the human body between the rib cage and the hips. It is often used as a measure of a person's body shape, particularly in relation to weight and health.
Etymology
The term "waistline" is derived from the Middle English "wast", meaning the middle part of the body, and the suffix "-line", indicating a demarcation or boundary.
Definition
The waistline is typically defined as the narrowest part of the torso, or the area directly above the belly button. It is a key measure in determining a person's body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), both of which are used to assess health risks associated with overweight and obesity.
Related Terms
- Abdomen: The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs. The waistline is part of the abdomen.
- Hip: The area on each side of the body at the top of the leg, below the waistline.
- Belly button: The small, round scar in the middle of the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached when a person was a baby. The waistline is typically located directly above the belly button.
- Body mass index: A measure used to determine whether a person has a healthy body weight for their height.
- Waist-to-hip ratio: A measure used to assess the distribution of fat in a person's body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Waistline
- Wikipedia's article - Waistline
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