Breast hemicircumference

Breast Hemicircumference is a term used in anthropometry to describe the measurement of the circumference of the breast at its widest point. This measurement is often used in the fields of fashion design, healthcare, and biological anthropology to assess body proportions, size, and shape.

Measurement

The breast hemicircumference is typically measured using a flexible, non-stretchable measuring tape. The tape is wrapped around the body, passing over the fullest part of the breasts and under the armpits, with the person standing upright and breathing normally. The measurement is usually taken in centimeters (cm) or inches (in).

Applications

Breast hemicircumference measurements are used in various fields for different purposes:

• In fashion design and clothing industry, it is used to determine the correct bra size and to design clothes that fit well.
• In healthcare, it can be used to monitor growth in adolescents, to assess nutritional status, or to track changes in body size due to weight loss or gain.
• In biological anthropology, it can be used to study human variation and evolution, as well as to estimate body mass and composition in archaeological and forensic contexts.

See also

• Anthropometry
• Bra size
• Body proportions
• Biological anthropology