Upper segment to lower segment ratio at birth is | AIIMS MCQ for MD MS, Medical PG Preparations and Coaching .. NIME

Upper segment to lower segment ratio at birth is
A. 1.3
B. 1.5
C. 1.7
D. 1

Ans. C. 1.7
• Also, the upper-to-lower body segment ratio changes with growth.
• Normally, the ratio at birth is 1.7, the ratio at age 3 years is 1.3, and the ratio by age 7 years becomes 1.
• The lower body segment is measured from the symphysis pubis to the floor.