198 REPORT—1905. 
Anthropometric Investigation in the British Isles.—Report of the Com- 
mittee, consisting of Professor D, J. CunninGuamM (Chairman), 
Mr. J. Gray (Secretary), Dr. A, C. Happon, Dr. C. S. Myers, 
Mr. J. L. Myres, Professor A. F. Dixon, Mr. E. N. Fauuaize, 
Mr. D. Ranpauu-Maclver, Professor J. SymInGToN, Dr. WaA‘TERS- 
ToN, Sir EK. W. Brasroox, Dr. T. H. Bryce, Dr. W. H. L. 
Duckwortu, Mr. G. L. Gomme, Major T. McCutuocn, Dr. 
I’. C. SHRUBSALL, Professor G. D. THANE, and Mr. J. F. Tocuer. 
Tue Committee have now drawn up a list of dimensions of the human 
body suitable for measurement. This list contains all dimensions that 
have hitherto been most usually measured, and some additional dimensions 
which the Committee consider to be important. The list does not profess 
to be exhaustive, and other dimensions may be added in subsequent 
reports. The object of the Committee is to define the points between 
which the usual dimensions are taken with as much precision as possible, 
so that all observers may be able to get results which are comparable 
with one another. It is not suggested that the whole of the dimensions 
on this list should be measured on each individual by every observer. 
Each observer can select from the list the particular dimensions he wishes 
to study. 
The chief object of anthropometric measurements may be stated to 
be the determination of correlations between the different characters 
of the human body, and between such characters and their environment. 
The collection of sufficient data to enable the statistician to determine 
all these correlations will require the co-operation of many observers, and 
it is obvious that if these observers adopt different methods of measure- 
ment, the value of their work will be very seriously impaired. If a 
standard method of measurement is prescribed, with the authority of the 
British Association, this evil will be to a great extent obviated. The 
Committee propose, when their work is sufficiently advanced, to draw up 
schedules suitable for specific purposes, such as the measurement of school- 
children, the study of groups of people in selected districts, &c. 
In the list are embodied definitions of the anatomical terms made use 
of, and explanatory notes directing how the dimensions are to be measured. 
It is proposed in the next report to supplement these directions by illus- 
trations of the human figure, having marked upon them the points between 
which the dimensions are to be measured. Photographs of the human 
model are in course of preparation, but it was not possible to get blocks 
made in time for insertion in this report. An alphabetical list of the 
definitions is also given at the end. 
The Committee, if reappointed, propose to determine and describe 
the most suitable instruments to be employed to measure the dimensions 
in the standard list. 
They also propose to prepare lists of physiological and psychological 
characters suitable for measurement, and finally to give a list of the 
environmental influences which are most deserving of being noted, along 
with observations on the physique. 
Several meetings of the Sub-Committee have been held during the year 
