How to take measurements so that clothes fit well. Measurements of a female figure How to calculate the back width on a pattern

This is to use a certain scheme for its manufacture. In sewing, measurements must be taken correctly. To sew any thing, you need to be able to take measurements correctly, so that the result is a product that will fit perfectly on the figure.

It is better to take measurements when you are wearing a T-shirt and tights, allowing the centimeter tape to easily slide over your figure, without dragging the body, but also preventing the tape from hanging freely.

It must be remembered that there are basic measurements, and there are additional ones. Basic measurements are used to build most basic patterns, but sometimes the patterns are so intricate that you need a few extra measurements, which you can find out from the description of the pattern.

1. Bust (OG)
We take a measure at the protruding points of the chest around the figure.

2. Waist (OT)
We measure at the narrowest point in the waist area around the body.

3. Hip circumference (OB)
We measure at the most convex points of the buttocks.
Some women have a “golife effect”. In this case, it is recommended to duplicate the measure. To do this, we measure the volume along the protruding lines of the “holife” just below the measurement of the buttocks circumference.

4. Chest height (SH) - these are the points of visual transition of the neck to the shoulder to the most protruding point on the chest.

5. Front length (accident)- this is the front point of the visual transition of the neck to the shoulder to the waist through the most protruding point of the chest.

6. Product length (CI) - measure from the waist to the length you need in the finished product.

7. Back Length (DTS)
We find the seventh cervical spine and measure from this place to the waist line, in order not to make a mistake with the place at the waist, you need to tie a lace on the waist line.

8. Back Width (SHS)
We measure horizontally the width of the back through the center of the shoulder blades along the straightened back.

9. Shoulder Width (SHP)
We find the most horizontal points on the shoulders and measure the width from one shoulder to the other.

10. Shoulder length (Dpl)
We measure from the base of the neck to the end point of the shoulder.

11. Sleeve length (DR)
We measure from the end point of the shoulder along the arm bent at the elbow to the wrist.
12. Arm circumference - upper part (OP)
We measure horizontally the girth (width) of the arm - the widest upper part.

13.Girth of the wrist (OZ)
We measure horizontally the girth (width) of the hand at the wrist.

14. Neck girth (OSh)
Measure the circumference around the base of the neck.

15. Leg length - outer side. This measure is also called stride length (LSH).
We measure on the outside of the leg a measure from the waist to the floor.

16.Leg length - inside
We measure from the groin to the floor along the inside of the leg.
The difference between 15 and 16 measurements gives us a measure of the height of the seat ( sun), which is useful to those who decide to sew trousers or shorts for themselves.
You can also measure your seat height by sitting up straight and measuring from your waist to the surface you are sitting on. If these two indicators turned out to be unequal, then take the average between them to build a pattern.

17. Thigh height (WB)
We measure from the waist line to the hip line along the outer side of the thigh.

A formula is usually used to calculate armhole depth, but this measurement can also be measured.
18. Armhole depth (GPr)
You need to take a strip of paper and hold it under your arm from behind, after which you can measure the depth of the armhole - this is the distance from the 7th cervical vertebra to the strip of paper you clamped.

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• The line of the middle of the back with a branch.
  Draw a vertical line at a distance of several centimeters from the right edge of the paper and put a measurement of the length of the back to the waist on it. dts(this measurement in this cut system is taken along the spine from the 7th cervical vertebra to the lower edge of the ribbon tied at the waist, here Dts = 39cm), measure the height of the hips (19cm) and the length of the product (100cm). Through the marked points, draw horizontal lines to the left: the waist line, the hip line and the bottom line.

  On fig.1 the highest point on the vertical, that is, the point of the 7th cervical vertebra, is indicated by the letter A. Set aside 2 cm along the waist line, along the hip line and along the bottom line to the left of the vertical. Connect the upper point in series A with the points obtained - this will be the line of the middle of the back with a draw at the waist.

  Note. As an example, all the constructions in the figures are made for size 44: Og = 88 cm, From = 70 cm, Ob = 94 cm. The necessary calculations are indicated in the text in brackets.

• Armhole depth line.
  This line is one of the key lines in the design, so the meaning of the measurement of the depth of the armhole Gpr preferably calculated. Calculation according to the formulas on the right, depending on the circumference of the chest Og gives the armhole depth baseline, which needs to be deepened for set-in sleeve designs (1/10*88+11=19.8cm).

  The size of the required recess, depending on the silhouette, can be selected in the increase table on the right (0.5 cm). Set aside the value obtained as a result of calculations Gpr with an increase(19.8+0.5=20.3cm) from v.A down and draw a horizontal line to the left. The point of intersection of the line of the depth of the armhole with the line of the middle of the back is indicated in the figure as v.B.

How do you get started with cutting and sewing? Everyone knows this - from the pattern. To obtain it, it is necessary to build a drawing according to the measurements taken.
So what is the right way to take measurements? Taking measurements should be treated very carefully, because errors and inaccuracies in measurements can then lead to errors in the drawing. Such a drawing in this case will not fully reflect the features of your figure, and the finished product may turn out to be defective.
The person being measured should wear light clothing. You need to stand calmly and freely, naturally, maintain your usual posture. Mark the waist on the figure with a braid. Place it strictly horizontally. On clothes with pins, you need to mark the high points of the chest (these are the most convex points of your mammary glands) and the points of the ends of the shoulders.
Take measurements with a centimeter tape with an accuracy of up to one whole division. And no sagging or tightening is allowed. And the measurement results are usually recorded in abbreviated form. All length results must be recorded in full size. Take measurements in accordance with the measurement drawing, watch the video below the article, it will complement and clearly tell you how to take measurements correctly.
1. Half-girth of the neck - PoSh
Lay the centimeter around the neck and connect in the middle of the cervical cavity. Record the result of the measurement in half size. So, if the measurement result is 40 cm, you should write down:
POSH \u003d 40: 2 \u003d 20 centimeters
2. Chest 1 - PoG1
Lay the centimeter behind the convex places of the shoulder blades horizontally and connect over the mammary glands in the middle. Mark this point on the clothes with a pin.
3. Chest 2 - PoG2
Lay the centimeter on your back as you did when taking your PoG1 measurement, but connect it in front by passing it through the high points of your chest. Measures PoG1 and PoG2 take one after the other, changing the position of the centimeter only on the chest. Record the result of the measurement in half size (divided in half).
4. Half waist - PoT
Grab a tape measure around your waist. Record this measurement in half size. In some cases, you may need to measure the full circumference of the waist (this is FROM).
5. Next measurement: half-thigh circumference - PoB
Draw a centimeter along the most convex points of the buttocks and connect in front at the bulge of the abdomen. Write in half size. When sewing some products, you may need a measurement for the full girth of the hips (and this is About).
6. More Shoulder Length - DPL
Place a measuring tape in the middle of the shoulder slope and measure from the base of the neck to the end of the shoulder. We continue to take measurements.
7. Sleeve length - DR
This is the distance from the point of the end of our shoulder along its outer side for a freely lowered arm to the wrist. Record the measurement in full. 8. Arm circumference - OR
You need to lay a centimeter around the arm at the level of the armpit horizontally. If the product model assumes a narrow sleeve, it is necessary to take a measurement of the girth of the arm directly at the level of the elbow and wrist. The arm should be freely lowered when taking the measurement. The measurement result must be recorded in full.
9. Half the width of the back, abbreviated - ПШс
The distance between the back corners of your armpits. Record the measure in half size. 10. Another half of the width of the shoulders - PSHP
The distance between the shoulder points from the side of the back, when taking measurements, the centimeter tape should pass through the sprout. Write down also in half size.
11. Length of the back to the waist, one more measurement - DST
Distance from the seventh cervical vertebra to the waist line. To find it (the seventh cervical vertebra), you need to tilt your head forward, on the back of the neck it will stand out very clearly. Record the measurement in full. 12. Armhole depth - GPR
When taking measurements, place a strip of thick paper under your arm and measure the distance from its top edge to the base of your neck. The centimeter tape should be drawn along the bulge of the shoulder blades parallel to the spine.
13. Side length - DB
The distance from the top edge of the strip of paper (see Gpr) to the waistline.
14. Shoulder height of the back, shorten the name again - UPU
This measurement must be taken in two directions: oblique shoulder height (the distance from the point where the spine intersects with our waist line to the end of the shoulder, while the centimeter should pass through the shoulder blade) and straight shoulder height (the distance from the waist to the shoulder parallel to the spine). Write this measurement as a fraction, indicating the value of the oblique shoulder height in the numerator, and the straight line in the denominator.
15. Half the width of the chest, the first measurement - ПШГ1
Lay the measuring tape over the bases of the breasts from armpit to armpit. Record the measurement result
in half size.
16. Half the width of the chest, second measurement - ПШГ2
Measure in the same way as PSHG1, but draw a centimeter through the high points of the chest.
16a. Half bust width, abbreviation - PSHB
The distance between the front corners of your armpits, a centimeter passes through the high points of the chest.
17. Center of the bust - CB
The horizontal distance between the highest points of the breasts. The measure must be written in half size.
18. Chest height - VG
Distance from the very base of the neck to the highest point of the chest
19. Next measurement: front length to waist is DPT
Measure immediately after V. G. To do this, draw a centimeter from the base of the neck through the high point of your chest down to the waist line. Record the measurement result in full.
20. Measure the length of the middle of the front - this is chipboard
The distance from the jugular cavity to the waist line. Owners of a large bust: attach a thin ruler to its protruding points and draw a centimeter line through it. For control, additionally measure the depth of the neck from the base of the neck at the shoulder to the upper edge of the ruler, which is placed horizontally at the jugular cavity. Taking measurements continues))
Check if this measurement, when added to the depth of the neckline, should add up to a measure of the length of the front to the waist. Write down the measurement with two numbers; the first number is the depth of the neck, and the second is the chipboard itself.
21. Another measurement: front shoulder height - runway
This measurement should be taken in two directions: from the shoulder point to the very center of the bust and from it to the waist line parallel to the middle of the front. Record both results.
22. Product length - CI
This is the distance from our seventh cervical vertebra in the middle of the back down to the length of the finished product we want. Record the measurement result in full. 23. Skirt length - Du
The distance from the line for the waist to the desired point, the centimeter tape should run along the side.
24. The length in the middle of the front from the waist to the floor is DPP
25. We continue, measuring the length on the side from our waist line to the floor is Dbp
26. Next, the length from the waist to the floor in the back - DPS
Measure along the line of the spine and below, continuing this line.
26a. Skirt length in the middle of the front - Dp
To obtain it, you should subtract the length from the bottom of the skirt to the floor from the Dpp measurement.
26b. Skirt length at the back - Ds
To find this measurement, subtract the length from the bottom of the skirt to the floor from the DPS measurement.
27. Measure the length of the trousers - Dbr
The distance from your waistline along the side to the bottom of your trousers.
27a. Pants length to the knee - Dbrk
The distance from the waist line and on the side to the knee.
28. Thigh girth - About
Lay the measuring tape horizontally around the thigh directly in the infragluteal crease.
29. Seat height - Sun. To do this, the person from whom you take this measurement must sit on
hard chair. Measure the distance from the waist line to the seat (the centimeter should pass along the side).
30. Seat length - Ds. The distance from the waist in front to the waist line in the back (in this case, the measuring tape should pass through the groin).
31. Step length - Lsh
Distance from groin to floor.
32. Knee girth - OK
The person you are measuring should have their knee bent at a 90° angle.
33. The height of the infragluteal fold is Vpya
The distance from the middle of the infragluteal crease to the floor. On this, the removal of measurements can be considered a completed stage.

In order to successfully do it, you need to correctly take the basic measurements. The more accurately you do this, the more successful the pattern of a dress, skirt, jacket or trousers will turn out. To do this, you need a soft centimeter, a lace to fix the waist, and the help of a friend.

Try to maintain your normal posture when taking your basic measurements. If it does not suit you, you will correct it later - If you are used to slouching slightly, walking with lowered shoulders, without pulling up your stomach, then you will have to look at not very optimistic numbers.

But both the pattern and the sewn product will “sit” on the figure perfectly. What happens if you straighten up and pull your stomach in? The fact that a skirt, dress or trousers will be narrow at the first fitting is not so significant. It will be much worse that the product will be skewed: on the back, the dress, for example, will be shorter than necessary, forming a deflection from below. After all, stooped shoulders require additional volume when building a backrest pattern. But the front half of the dress will hang down. The position of the tucks and the line of the shoulder will change.

In order for the base pattern to be built as accurately as possible, take measurements and try on in the same bra. Not only the volume can change, but also the value of the chest height measurement. This is especially important if you plan to sew a model of a dress or blouse with chest darts.

Basic measurements for building a pattern-base of a dress and blouse.

3 base measurements: bust, waist and hips. Fix the waist with a cord and be sure to check its position: it should run along the back and front in one line, parallel to the floor. It depends on how correctly the length of the front to the waist and the length of the back will be measured.

Chest girth. OG

Measured at the protruding points of the mammary glands. On the back, the meter should run strictly parallel to the waist. Do not stretch the meter, but do not allow too much volume - fit allowances, depending on the model chosen, are set when building a pattern.

Waist. FROM

The narrowest part of the figure is measured so that you can breathe, but without additional centimeters.

Hip girth. ABOUT

It is measured, usually, 18-22 cm below the waist, at the maximum points of the width of the hips. If there is a protruding belly, then this volume is also taken into account.

Back measurements.

Back length to waist 1. D sp1

Measured from the base of the neck to the waist. Don't forget about posture.

Back length 2. D sp2

It is measured only if the stoop is pronounced. The difference between these 2 measurements is the depth of the neck on the back. The standard measurement is 1.5 -2 cm. In summer dresses it can be arbitrary, and for a jacket - 2.5.

The height of the back is oblique. In spk

On the collage, it is indicated by a red arrow. This measurement allows you to more accurately build the line of the shoulder. The standard slope is 2.5 cm when constructing a pattern, it must be adjusted: for a figure with sloping shoulders, the slope can be 3-3.5, and for figures sports type, with straight shoulders - only 1.5-2. When constructing a pattern for a jacket or coat, always take into account the additional allowance for the height of the shoulders.

Back width. W cn

It is measured approximately at the level of 12-13 cm from the shoulder, between the points of the armhole.

Front measurements.

Front length to waist. D Fri

One of the important measurements. It is measured from the base of the neck, along the most protruding points of the chest, to the waist, in a straight line. For figures with normal posture, depending on the volume of the chest, the difference between the length of the front and back is from 2 to 5 cm, for full figures - 10-14, if the chest is lush. When stooping, the length of the front may be less than the length of the back.

Chest height. In gr

It is important, as well as the measurement between the centers of the chest, to measure carefully and correctly if the selected model has tucks. Measured from the base of the neck to the center of the chest. Don't forget tip #2.

Center of the chest. C gr

Measured between centers. For fragile figures, this measurement is only 15-16 cm, with a size 48 - 18-19, with a full chest - 20-24. allowances of 2-3 cm are set when constructing a pattern.

Chest width. W gr

It is measured in the same way as the width of the back.

The height of the chest is oblique. In grk

A control measure for the correct construction of the slope of the shoulder. Measured from the center of the chest to the point where the shoulder line ends.

Additional measurements.

Armhole depth. G pr

Measured from the waist to the armpit. When constructing a pattern, 2-4 cm are deducted, depending on the style and model. For a jacket - 3-3.5 cm, for a dress - 2-2.5, for a coat it can be from 4 to 6. You always have to adjust the depth of the armhole, but this measurement allows you to build it more accurately, without making it high, but not deepening almost to the waist.

Shoulder width. Sh pl

You may not believe it, but everyone has a different idea of ​​​​where the shoulder ends. Therefore, I measure from the base of the neck to a point on the line of the classic armhole. You can reduce or increase the length of the shoulder depending on the style, but, on average, this measurement is 11-14 cm.

Arm circumference - "biceps". About r

The circumference of the arm is measured at a distance of 12-15 cm from the shoulder line.

Wrist circumference. O z

The measure is measured only if you are sewing a blouse, jacket or dress with long sleeves. Allowance is given depending on the model.

Measurements for trousers.

Pants length for pattern. D br

Measured at the side seam or front, from waist to floor. This is the basic measure for building a pattern. The length of the trousers themselves can be measured not only from the waist. If you are sewing a model with a low waist, then, in addition to the length of the trousers, do not forget to measure the volume along the line of the top of the trousers. And the "real" length, taking into account the height of the heels.

Seat height. Sun

Measured from the waist to the seat of the chair. Try to sit freely and straight. The measurement is important so that the trousers fit perfectly, not stretching, but not hanging down. It is not at all necessary to sew models only with a belt or piping at the waist, but it is necessary to model trousers on the basis of a basic pattern.

The length of the pants in the crotch. D br step

Measured from crotch to floor. Control measure for constructing a pattern. The difference between the length of the pants for the pattern and the length of the inseam should be equal to the height of the seat. Do not confuse with the "real" length of the trouser model.

Based on these measurements, you can build basic pattern-basis dresses, blouses, jackets and trousers.

Unlike mass industrial production of clothes, where standard patterns of several sizes are used, individual tailoring must be individual!
So, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the person for whom the clothes are sewn.
In order to build a pattern, and then sew clothes, taking into account personal features human, it is necessary to carry out a number of measurements. These measurements are called measurements, and the measurement process is called taking measurements.

In order to correctly take measurements, and, as a result, to build a pattern, clothes according to which will ideally fit the figure, you must follow a number of rules:
- measurements are made with a dense centimeter tape. The measuring tape must not be loosened or tightened during measurement;
- the one from whom measurements are taken should stand straight, without tension, maintaining the usual posture, with hands down; leg position - heels together, toes turned out;
- it is advisable to take measurements on linen so that excess clothing does not distort the readings;
- paired dimensional indicators must be determined on the right side;
-Measurement error should not exceed 0.5 cm.
Taking measurements begins with marking the approximate points and lines on the figure.
The waist line is fixed with a thin braid, which is placed strictly horizontally when sewing shoulder products (dresses, blouses, jackets) and the way it lies on the figure when sewing waist products (skirts, trousers).
The position of the shoulder seam (the points of the base of the neck and the shoulder - at the edge of the shoulder) is marked with chalk or a pencil, the center of the chest with a pin.
To fix the armhole depth line (back and front angle of the armpit) and the length of the side, a strip of thick paper 2-3 cm wide, 30 cm long, folded in half, is placed under the arm.
Some areas of the shape do not have transition boundaries. In these cases, additional measures are taken, controlling, basic.
Since the drawings are built in half of the figure (when cutting, the pattern is placed on a fabric folded in half), measurements of girths (except for the girth of the arm) and width are recorded in half size.
Half-girth indicators are rounded to integer values, half-width indicators of the back and front are not rounded. For example, chest circumference is 105 cm, back width is 37 cm; you need to write down 52 (or 53) and 18.5, respectively. Length measurements are recorded in full.
In the conditional short record of measurements, the first capital letter (or two letters) indicates the name of the measurement:
H - height, G - depth, PO half-girth, etc .; lowercase letters, and in some cases also numbers, indicate the place of measurement.
For example, Dst is the length of the back to the waist. Op - arm circumference, POg1 - first semi-girth of the chest.
In the future, in the data for constructing drawings of products, we will only give a brief record of measurements, without decoding.

To build product patterns, the following measurements are needed:

1. Half-girth of the neck (POsh).
A centimeter tape is applied over the seventh cervical vertebra, from the side and in front it passes along the base of the neck and closes in front of the jugular cavity.
2. Half chest first (POg1). The tape is applied horizontally to the shoulder blades, it touches the upper edge of the rear corners of the armpits, goes along the armpits, in front passes over the mammary glands and closes on the right side of the chest.
3. Semigirth of the chest of the second (POg2). This measurement determines the size of the product when building a drawing. After the previous measurement, the tape on the back is not shifted, in front it passes through the protruding points of the mammary glands and closes on the right side of the chest.
Behind. Semicircumference of the chest third (POg3). In industry and trade networks, this measure determines the size of the product. The tape is applied horizontally around the body through the protruding points of the mammary glands and closed on the right side of the chest.
4. Half waist (POt). The tape is applied horizontally around the body along the waist line.
When sewing some products, it may be necessary to measure the full waist circumference (From).
5. Semicircumference of the hips (PB). The tape is applied to the gluteal points, it runs horizontally around the body, in front along the protrusion of the abdomen and closes on the right side of the body. Sometimes you need a measure of the full girth of the hips (Ob).
6. Shoulder length (Dpl). Measured along the middle of the shoulder slope from the point of the base of the neck to the point of the shoulder.
7. Sleeve length (dr).
The tape is applied from the end of the shoulder seam through the protruding point of the elbow in the direction of the little finger to the hand. The arm at the elbow is slightly bent. At the same time fix (record) the length of the sleeve to the elbow.
8. Girth of the arm (Op). Measured with a freely lowered arm. The tape is applied strictly horizontally. Its upper edge touches the posterior angle of the armpit, the tape closes on the outer surface of the arm. For a narrow sleeve, the girth of the arm is additionally removed at the level of the elbow and at the level of the wrist, or the girth of the hand (Ok).
9. Half back width (HWB). The tape is applied horizontally on the bulges of the shoulder blades to the rear corners of the armpits.
10. Half shoulder width (PSHp). Measured between the shoulder points from the back. The tape goes through the sprout. This measure is the control.
11. Length of the back to the waist (Dst). The tape is applied at the back from the waist line to the point of the base of the neck at the shoulder, it runs parallel to the spine through the bulge of the shoulder blades.
12. Armhole depth (Gpr). Measured from the point of the base of the neck at the shoulder seam to the upper edge of a strip of thick paper placed under the arm. The tape runs parallel to the spine along the bulge of the shoulder blades. End paper strip taken to the shoulder blades, placing it strictly horizontally.
13. Side length (db). Measured on the back from the top edge of the paper strip to the waist line vertically.
14. Height of the back shoulder (VPS). Determine the position of the shoulder point in relation to the waist line. Measurements are made in two directions: along the shortest distance from the intersection of the waist line with the spine through the shoulder blade to the shoulder point (oblique shoulder height) and from the waist line to the shoulder point parallel to the spine (straight shoulder height). The measure is written as a fraction: in the numerator - the value of the oblique measurement, in the denominator - the direct one.
15. Half the width of the chest first (PSHg1). The tape is applied over the base of the mammary glands between the verticals, mentally drawn from the front corners of the armpits upwards. This measure is a control.
16. The second half of the width of the chest (ПШг2). The tape goes along the protruding points of the bust to the verticals, mentally drawn from the front corners of the armpits down.
16a. Half bust width (PShb). The tape is applied between the front corners of the armpits through the protruding points of the bust.
The last two measurements are recorded jointly: the first number is PSHg2, the second is PSHb.

17. Bust center (CB). Measured between the centers of the mammary glands.
18. Chest height (Bg). The tape is applied from the point of the base of the neck at the shoulder to the protruding point of the breast.
19. The length of the front to the waist (Dpt). This measurement is taken directly behind the Vg measurement. The tape, applied to the point of the base of the neck at the shoulder, passes through the protruding point of the mammary gland parallel to the middle of the front to the braid on the waist line.
20. The length of the middle of the front (Dsp). It is measured from the jugular cavity to the braid on the waist line. With a large bust, a thin ruler is applied to its protruding points - the tape passes through it. For control, the depth of the neck is measured from the point of the base of the neck at the shoulder to the upper edge of the ruler, laid horizontally at the jugular cavity.
This measure, in total with the depth of the neck, should make a measure of the length of the front to the waist, and write it down in two numbers: the first is the depth of the neck, the second is the chipboard itself.
21. Front shoulder height (VPP). Measurements are made in two positions: from the shoulder point to the center of the bust and from the same point (the tape is not moved from it after the first measurement) parallel to the middle of the front to the braid on the waist line. Record both values.
22. Product length (Di). A tape is applied from the 7th cervical vertebra, it goes down through the waist line to the desired point.
23. Skirt length (Du). Measured from the waist line to the side.
24. Length in the middle of the front from the waist line to the floor (Dpp).
25. Length on the side from the waist line to the floor (Dbp).
26. Length from waist to floor at the back (Dsp). Measured along the line continuing the line of the spine.
The length of the skirt in the middle of the front (Dp). Its value is the difference between the measure of Dpp and the length from the bottom of the skirt to the floor.
Skirt length at the back (Ds). The difference between the chipboard measurement and the length from the bottom of the skirt to the floor.
27. Pants length, pants length to the knee (Dbr, Dbrk). Measured from the waistline along the side to the desired point.
28. Girth of the thigh (o. thigh). The tape strictly horizontally wraps around the thigh, touching the upper edge of the infragluteal fold, closes on its outer side.
29. Seat height (Sun). The person whose figure is being measured must sit on a chair with a flat, hard seat. Measure along the side from the waist line to the seat of the chair.
30. Seat length (Ds). The tape runs from the waistline in front through the groin to the waistline in the back.
31. Step length (Lsh). Measured along the inner surface of the thigh from the groin to the floor with the legs slightly apart.
32. Knee girth (Ok). Measured with the leg bent at an angle of 90° at the level of the knee point.
33. The height of the subgluteal fold (Vpya). Measured from the middle of the infragluteal crease to the floor vertically.