How can you tell your race’s/ethnicity’s bone structures?
Race is a social construct. In fact, there is greater diversity within a race than between the races.Ethnicities, however, can be genetically, physically, and culturally distinct.It varies depending on the ethnicity. Some ethnic groups are less physically distinct but are more culturally distinct, so mannerisms, style of dress, and other cultural cues are used to differentiate between groups.Personally, as a Somali, I can easily tell if an individual is Somali. I was once at a biology lecture with my friend. We were sitting in the back row in an auditorium of a few hundred students. There were around three students in the front row. All we could of them were the back of their heads and their hands. I immediately identified them as the only other Somali students in the auditorium. My friend asked me how I knew. It was hard to explain but their head shape and skin tone tipped me off.That’s the thing about being identifying ethnic groups. To a degree, we can all do it but it’s hard to explain just how it’s done. It’s easier when you’re familiar with the group.But, in general, a combination of skin tone, bone structure, build, hair texture, and facial features make Somalis distinct to me. They tend to have a long, slender body with long legs. Their skin tones varies from very dark red-brown to a very pale yellow and everything in between but they commonly have a yellow, golden, or orange undertone. The most common hair texture is loose curls although some have wavy, straight, and kinky hair. They tend to have an oval face shape, almond-shaped eyes, rather small and straight noses, and high cheekbones. But many Somalis don’t have all of these exact features yet it’s still easy to pinpoint their ethnicity. Familiarity with the group possibly makes this simpler.Perhaps you may be able to identify these features in these photos. But even photos can’t quite make these differences as apparent as seeing individuals of that group on a regular basis..Somali-American politician, Ilhan Omar, with her childSomali childrenSomali activist, Halima AhmedSomali model
Can your bone structure/frame shrink?
Recently I've lost a lot of weight. And I'm trying to figure out if I should by more clothes or if I'm going to go down another jean size. I really don't have much fat in my hip area and my hips sorta stick out, so I'm wondering is it possible for them to shrink?
Can bone structure determine who is Native American?
I do believe so, at least dentally. Native Americans' (and their descendents') genetics can easilly be pointed out by the inside of the front teeth being extremely concave (like mine for example, they're like shovels!).
Do women's bone structure widen after birth?
I know the hips can expand but what about the waist? I'm seeing a lot of celebrities who have gone from having curvy figures to having a rectangular,box-like figure after birth. It also doesn't seem to have anything to do with weight gain from pregnancy because they look really fit and toned but their body structure just seems wider. For example Hilary duff's post-pregnancy body, or Britney Spears whose body TOTALLY changed after giving birth.
I have always had a large bone structure. Can I make it smaller? Can I be thin too?
Many models and other women people think of as “great beauties” have a larger bone structure with more prominent facial features. Bigger cheekbones, wider set eyes, larger noses — are are hallmarks of a beauty’s trademark fame.Kirk Youngberg was on point when he said to work on balancing your bone structure with an appropriate musculature. If you lose fat and build muscle, your uniquely beautiful features will emerge and my bet is that people will start noticing that you, too, are astonishingly beautiful.Beauty is seen in a balanced composition of the unusual, whether in art or in people.The typical tall, beautiful LA blond barely gets a second glance when she is in a city of beautiful blonds. In Japan (at least 20 years ago when I was there with one), she was an object of great attention from both men and women. In fact, two little Japanese ladies in kimono came up and shyly asked if they could take her picture! I wanted to take a picture of them!
Can the shape of you bone structure affect how fat you look?
I was just wondering, does your bone shape affect what shape you will turn out to be? Do people like Eva Longoria have small frames so that they are skinny or can everyone be that small? Is it possible to lose weight and get a body like that, or does the way you are genetically determine your smallest shape?
What is the most accurate way to determine if I am an ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph?
Thanks for the A2A, Morgan & Jane.No person is usually 1 pure somatotype but a combination of 2 or more. If some of the characteristics apply you may have a leaning towards that particular body type. No expert here so its just from what I have gleaned:EctomorphFingers and thumb overlap around wrist.Tends to look younger than their biological age.A strong gust of wind may make them lose their balance.Lanky and generally fast on their feet and in their movements.Very sensitive and self-aware.Fast metabolism.May have a long neck.Very little visible body fat or muscle mass. If fat is present its usually around the abdominal area.May run into sticking points alot in their training lives and often struggle with heavier weights.Light sleepers.Linearity dominates.May have a lower blood pressure than the other 2 body types.Thin skin, similar to an onion.(Visual - picture a marathon runner).MesomorphFingers and thumb just about touch around wrist.Shorter neck.They may have large forearms or calf muscles without any training.Musculature dominates.Males tend to be barrel-chested with a small waist and females may have wider-than-average shoulder clavicles as well as muscle mass.Thick skin.Large potential for muscle growth.Naturally strong constitution, they tend not to get sick in a hurry.Once they start training, gaining and maintaining muscle mass is usually not difficult.They tend not to struggle with heavier weights.(Visual - picture any pro-bodybuilder).EndomorphBroad wrists and ankles as well as thick bones.Stubby arms and legs (they may look stocky despite having not trained).No neck visible or a very fat neck. Sometimes a chubby face.Heavy on the scale but can also be very tall.Large waist.Large amount of bodyfat and muscle mass.Great strength potential.May or may not be prone to cardiac problems.Tends to perspire very easily and may have a higher blood pressure than the other 2 body types.May love to sit under air-conditioners to keep cool :-)Looks much older than their biological age.Digestive system is dominant.(Visual - picture the wrestler the Big Show or Umaga).