33. Elbow span

33. Elbow span

　

Definition:

Distance between the tips of the elbows when both upper limbs are stretched out sideways and the elbows are fully flexed so that the fingertips touch the chest.

　

Applications:

A useful guideline when considering ‘elbow room’ in the workspace.

　

Elbow span (mm)		Men				Women
Elbow span (mm)		5th %ile	50th %ile	95th %ile	SD	5th %ile	50th %ile	95th %ile	SD
	Hong Kong	1480	1635	1790	95	1350	1480	1610	80
	British, Aged19-65 years	1665	1790	1925	83	1490	1605	1725	71
	US, Aged19-65 years	1670	1810	1950	84	1505	1625	1745	73
	Japanese adults	1540	1655	1770	70	1395	1485	1575	56

33/35