BODY HABITUS

Question 1

BODY HABITUS

Answer 1

The term habitus is used to describe physical characteristics to include the size, shape, muscle tone of the body, as well as the position of internal organs. There are generally four (4) body habitus classifications: 1. Hypersthenic 2. Sthenic 3. Hyposthenic 4. Asthenic

Question 2

Hypersthenic

Answer 2

5% of population Large, heavy body Broad thorax

Elevated diaphragm & short lungs

Stomach & gallbladder very high, almost horizontal or transverse

Question 3

Sthenic

Answer 3

50% of population Average, athletic build

Thorax slightly longer and narrower Diaphragm not as high & longer lungs

Stomach & gallbladder lower and less horizontal

Question 4

Hyposthenic

Answer 4

35% of population Somewhat slighter build Thorax longer

Diaphragm low, lungs long

Stomach & gallbladder lower and closer to midline

Question 5

Asthenic

Answer 5

I 0% of population Slender and light body Thorax narrow

Diaphragm very low, lungs long

Stomach & gallbladder very low, close to midline and vertical