height test

The height test is to test the height of the human body. It is combined with the weight test to assess the body's body shape and evaluate the level of human growth and nutrition. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Before the check, the taboos are poorly rested, and the diet is not appropriate. The subjects should not engage in physical activity or physical labor. Normal value There are no specific criteria, depending on gender, region, ethnicity, etc. Clinical significance Abnormal results: staying small, giant disease. People who need to be examined: people who have a full body check and a body check. Low results may be diseases: children's asymmetrical body - short stature - sexual dysplasia syndrome results may be high disease: giant disease and acromegaly matters needing attention Inappropriate crowd: None. Pre-examination taboo: Poor rest, improper diet, subjects should not engage in physical activity and physical labor. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. Inspection process The subject was barefoot and stood upright on the floor of the height gauge (the upper limbs were naturally drooping, the heels were close together, and the toes were separated by an angle of about 60 degrees). The heel, the humerus and the shoulder area are in contact with the column. The torso is naturally straight and the head is straight. The upper edge of the tragus and the lower edge of the eyelid are horizontal (below). The tester stood on the right side of the subject and gently lowered the horizontal platen along the column and gently pressed it against the subject's head. When the tester reads, both eyes should be read at the same height as the platen level. Recorded after the recorder repeats. In centimeters, accurate to one decimal place. The test error must not exceed 0.5 cm. Not suitable for the crowd Generally there are no people who are not suitable. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no adverse reactions.

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