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Fig. 10.7 Automatic measurement protocol of sitting position.

the rear part of coccyx, at maximum flexion of the torso; and the fifth posture refers to
the mobility of the lower extremities, respectively, the flexion of 90 degrees in the hip
and knee, wherein the elongation length on the back line of the leg and the change in
length in the area of the knee joint are analyzed, Fig. 10.8 (Mahnic Naglic et al., 2017).
Measurements on the back body, such as shoulder width (SH), defined by the
length between the acromion points and width of the back at the armpit level area
(BW), have the most prominent issues related to the changes of body dimensions.
When moving the hands forward, a shift of shoulders forward and stretching of the

Fig. 10.8 Characteristic dynamic body positions for diving.