Procedure of measurement of arm length - The subject must stand with his arms hanging by the side of his body with his fingers outstretched.a measurement is made from the acromial i.e. the bony tip of the shoulder to the tip of the little finger.
Procedure of measurement of upper arm length - The subject must stand upright with body weight distributed equally on both the feet.The right arm should bebe bent at 90 degree from the elbow with palm facing upwards.A measurement is made from acromial to the bony part of the mid elbow.Measurement must be taken to the nearest 0.1 cm. and recorded.
