Anthropometry is the measurement of the human body. It involves collecting both structural and functional anthropometric data. Structural data measures bodily dimensions in fixed positions, while functional data captures measurements during physical activity. Anthropometric data is used to design workspaces, equipment, clothing, and facilities that fit human proportions and maximize comfort, safety, and work performance. Examples given include using height data to design doorways and reach data to specify where to place locks and controls. The goal is to increase accuracy, reduce fatigue, improve comfort, and minimize injuries through ergonomic design informed by anthropometry.

2. The word ‘anthropometry’ means Measurement of the human
body.
It is derived from the Greek words ‘anthropos’ (man) and ‘metron’
(measure).

3. 1. Structural Anthropometric Data
2. Functional Anthropometric Data
TYPES OF ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA

4. Structural anthropometric data are measurements of the bodily
dimensions of subjects in fixed (static) positions.
EXAMPLES:-
To specify furniture dimensions.
To determine ranges of clothing sizes.

5. Functional anthropometric data are taken under conditions in
which the body is engaged in some physical activities.
EXAMPLES:-
Design of Crane Cabs
Design of Vehicle Interiors

6. Some of the applications of anthropometric data are
1.Determine the body dimensions.
2.Determine what principle is to be applied.
3.Defining equipment and facilities.
4.Space requirements.

7. A door handle must not be lower than the highest standing knuckle,
height in a population so that all users can open the door without
bending.
Minimum dimensions

8. The width of a chair must be no narrower than the hip breadth
of a healthy person .

9. The height of a doorway must be no lower than the stature of a
tall man (plus an allowance for clothing and shoes).

10. A Door lock must not be higher than the maximum vertical reach
of a small person.

11. Seat heights and depths must not exceed the maximum height
and buttock–knee lengths of small users.

12. Criteria of judgment of design features of physical equipment
and facilities:-
 Comfort
 Work performance
 Safety & Physical effects
Equipment's are of three kinds:-
 Spaces into which a person can fit
 Tools or controls which a person can use
 Protective clothing and devices

13. One of the applications of anthropometric data is the design of work
spaces, including the work-space envelopes.
 The limits of the work-space envelope for seated personnel are
determined by functional arm reach, which is influenced by
 presence of any restraints
 apparel worn
 angle of back

14. Increase accuracy
Reduce Fatigue
Better comfort
Reduce chance of injuries
Time management

16. Doctor’s Cabin
Reception
Waiting Area
Pantry
Staff Toilet
Patient Toilet
Pharmacy
Pathology Lab
Examine Room

21. DESK CHAIR

30. Anthropometry plays a major role in increasing productivity of the
organization.
Based on the population we have to design the workspace and
equipment's.
According to the level of comfort ability the quality of the product
will get raise.