All the words below are telugu words and are still in use. Another measurement that i use is an inch made by bending my ring finger into a tabletop shape. Measurement errors can range from 355 body fat. Measuring the circumference of certain body parts is a simple method of body fat. Devin johnston on january 21 2009 259 am. A more accurate way use your body parts to estimate length is to know your own measurements.
10 responses to body parts as tools of measurement chris on january 21 2009 136 am. It might also help you remember the measurements because you have to use parts of your body instead of inches feet and yards. Then wherever you are. My screen is about 45 palms by 35 palms. An example how big is the screenpaper in front of you. What an interesting post.
Wiki user 2017 10 08 104509. A 3 d body scan is relatively quick and. At best you can approximate. Your body ruler a users manual congratulations on being a human ruler. They were in fact used till a few centuries ago. The width of your own palm the length of your own foot and so on.
What are the advantages of body parts in measurement. What body parts are used in measurement. Mooredu telugu elbow to the finger tips about 18 jaanedu stretch the palm and the distance between the thumb and the little finger. Lengths in some non standard units. Related to the last point the french word for inch is pouce which also. Throughout history people have been using themselves to measure length.
Yes there are now fingerprints on my screen. The way to get a true measurement though is by using a body fat caliper. Its fundamental unit of length was the meter which while similar to the yard used in the english system was actually rooted in something concrete namely one millionth of the distance from one of the earths poles to the equator. Although its a nonstandard unit of measurement its conveniently with you all the time. There are virtually no advantages. The romans used this measurement and so can you.
Your body can be used as a measuring tool when you dont have a measuring tape conveniently with you. The metric system was chiefly a product of french scientists in the wake of their nations own revolution in 1789. These estimates are just that. The bones they use are the leg the thigh and the spine.
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