Glossary term
Wingspan
Distance between fingertips with arms fully extended; compared to height in proportion assessments.
Updated 2026-02-241 alias3 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
The distance between the tips of the middle fingers when both arms are fully extended horizontally; often compared to height in body proportion assessments.
Aliases
arm span
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
- Gordon CC et al. - 2012 Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Army Personnel: Methods and Summary Statistics (ANSUR II). U.S. Armyofficial_publicAccessed 2026-07-12
- Bogin B, Varela-Silva MI - Leg length, body proportion, and health: a review with a note on beautyofficial_publicAccessed 2026-07-12
- Guerreschi F, Tsibidakis H - Cosmetic lengthening: what are the limits?official_publicAccessed 2026-07-12
Informational only. Not medical advice.