Desired Location and Shape of Korean Women's Breasts; Anthropometric Analysis of Awarded Portraits and Torsos of 1990~2000 / 체질인류학회지
Korean Journal of Physical Anthropology
; : 89-94, 2005.
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ABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to elucidate the desired location and shape of Korean women's breast. Thirty-three awarded portraits and torsos from 1990 to 2000 were analyzed. Eleven anthropometric ratio were calculated. Vertically, nipple was located 1/3 distance from sternal notch to umblicus. Horizontally, nipple was at 1/3 distance lateral from the midclaviclar line to acromion. The distance between lateral borders of breast were same as the width of chest cage. The projection of breast was 2/5 of anteroposterior diameter of chest cage. The result of this study may be of use in breast surgeries including reconstruction, augmentation and reduction.
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Main subject:
Awards and Prizes
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Thorax
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Acromion
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Breast
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Anthropometry
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Torso
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Nipples
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Physical Anthropology
Year:
2005
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Article