Distribution of morphologic taxons among the population of female adolescents

Miroljub, Ivanović

Glasnik Antropološkog društva Srbije

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1820-7936

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2010-2021/11/01/13:20:09

According to the standards of the International Biological Program at the representative cluster sample of female adolescents (N=92), we have measured 16 anthropometric variables. The data were processed by the method of taxonomic analysis. The goal of the empiric research was to identify and classify morphologic structure of the examinees aged 18. Algorithm of multivariate model extracted 4 basic taxonomic functions: (TAX1) endomorphic somatotypic taxon (small body weight and considerable amount of subcutaneous fat) and ectomorphic taxon (high values of body height and minimum values of skinfolds); (TAX2) endomorphic somatotypic taxon (high values of subcutaneous fat longitude skeletal dimensions) and ectoendo morphic taxon (minimum values of subcutaneous fat and transversal skeletal dimensions); (TAX3) mesomorphic somatotypic taxon (characteristic longitude-transversal skeletal dimension and minimum amount of subcutaneous fat); (TAX4) endo-mesomorphic somatotypic taxon (maximum longitude and transversal dimension of skeleton as well as maximum values of subcutaneous fat). Obtained results enabled us to precisely define and hypothetically foresee distinctive model of morphologic type of female adolescents, as well as to plan training processes of Physical Education classes and make selection in sport. .