Measurement of the Solovyov index helps to accurately and correctly determine the norms of weight, taking into account three types of physique of a person. To calculate this index, it is necessary to measure the circumference at the thinnest point of the wrist, in centimeters. The girth of this place indicates the size of the bone. This indicator allows you to establish the type of physique, the parameters of the human body, its proportionality and constitution. The Soloviev index must be taken into account when analyzing a person’s physical condition.
How to calculate the indicator
There are three types of physique on which the shape of the body directly depends. Body type is a constant characteristic that depends on the person’s heredity. It must be taken into account, but cannot be changed. If the wrist girth is less than 15 (for women) and less than 18 (for men), then this type of physique is called asthenic. Girth from 15 to 17 (for women) and 18-20 (for men) indicates a normosthenic type of physique. If the circumference of the wrist exceeds 17 (for women) and more than 20 (for men), then we can judge the hypersthenic type of physique.
Asthenic body type
If the Soloviev index is less than 15 for women and less than 18 for men, then this type is called asthenic. The asthenic's body is fragile, it is characterized by a narrow chest and shoulders, thin bones and a long neck. As a rule, asthenics are tall, they are thin in nature. For this type of physique, the risk of developing the following diseases is increased: hypotension, neurosis, disease of the abdominal organs, severe pulmonary tuberculosis, peptic ulcer.
Normostenic physique
If the Soloviev index is from 15 to 17 in women and from 18 to 20 in men, then this indicates a normosthenic type. The normosthenic has a harmoniously composed and developed body, a proportional length of the limbs and a strong skeleton. The chest is moderately wide. The majority of people belong to the normosthenic type. They have average growth and are prone to the following diseases: neuralgia, diseases of the musculoskeletal system and respiratory tract.
Hypersthenic body type
If the Soloviev index is more than 17 for women and more than 20 for men, then this indicates a hypersthenic body type. Hypersthenes look full due to a stocky figure. They are characterized by a short neck and limbs, a strong skeleton and a rounded chest. People of hypersthenic type, as a rule, are of short stature and physique. Most often they are prone to diseases of the cardiovascular system, diabetes mellitus, gallstone disease and obesity.
The indicator of the Soloviev index is necessary to determine the type of physique of a person, which, in turn, allows us to predict the development of which diseases he is more susceptible to. In addition, this indicator is used to calculate the ideal body weight.
Soloviev index during pregnancy
During pregnancy, the determination of the Soloviev index helps determine the thickness of the bones of the pregnant woman. Ideally, this figure is 14-16 cm. In order to establish the degree of narrowing of the pelvis, it is necessary to determine the size of the large pelvis, which allows you to indirectly judge the size of the small pelvis. To determine the exact dimensions, it is necessary to measure the large pelvis and subtract 9 cm from this value. If the indicator of the Solovyov index is more than 16 cm, then the pelvic bones are considered thick, therefore 10 cm are taken from external measurements. If less than 16, then the pelvic bones are thin, and therefore taken away 8 cm