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Physiognomy – The study of facial features and their relation to identity and ancestry.

Skeletal Robusticity – The thickness and strength of bones, often studied in bioarchaeology.

Head Circumference – A measurement commonly used to assess brain growth in infants and children.

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) – A measurement used to assess nutritional status, particularly in children.

Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) – A measurement used to assess body fat distribution and health risks.

Arm Span Measurement – The distance from fingertip to fingertip, sometimes used as an estimate of height.

Chest Circumference – A measurement of the chest, often used to assess respiratory health and body development.

Skinfold Thickness – A measure of subcutaneous fat used to assess body composition and nutrition.

Limb Proportions – The relative lengths of different body parts, often studied for evolutionary and environmental adaptations.

Stature Estimation – The calculation of a person’s height based on skeletal measurements.