Anthropometry and biomechanics: theory and application
Éditeur :
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN :
9781468411003
Date de publication :
18 févr. 2012
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Assessment of the physical dimensions of the human body and application of this knowledge to the design of tools, equip ment, and work are certainly among the oldest arts and sciences. Hypocrates (about 460-377 BC) taught that there are four temperaments (actually, body fluids) represented by four body types.