Somatotypes

Body builds determined on the basis of certain physical characteristics of body shape and BODY COMPOSITION. A somatotyping appraisal is a composite rating of the three basic body types: ectomorph (thin physique), endomorph (rounded physique), and mesomorph (athletic physique).

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.600.115.450.750, G07.100.175.750

MeSH Unique ID: D013008

Entry Terms:

• Somatotype
• Body Type
• Body Build
• Body Builds
• Body Types
• Ectomorph
• Ectomorphs
• Endomorph
• Endomorphs
• Mesomorph
• Mesomorphs
• Body Shape
• Body Shapes

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Physical Examination
Body Constitution
Physical Appearance, Body
Somatotypes

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Body Constitution
Physical Appearance, Body
Somatotypes