Breast Geometry Characterization of Young American Females Using 3D Image Analysis
The current research deals with the characterization of breast geometries in young American populations. Breast measurements using 3D image analysis tools are focused on spatial assessments, such as quadrant evaluations of angle, surface area, and volume, together with traditional linear measurement...
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| description | The current research deals with the characterization of breast geometries in young American populations. Breast measurements using 3D image analysis tools are focused on spatial assessments, such as quadrant evaluations of angle, surface area, and volume, together with traditional linear measurements. Through the statistical analysis, different types of breast shapes and placements are clustered, and characteristic breast anthropometry was identified for each cluster. The research findings indicate that there are four shape clusters and three placement clusters. Among the American females aged 26 to 35, four different breast shapes are identified: droopy breasts (31%), small/flat breasts (19%), upward breasts (24%), and large/inward breasts (26%). Taking 36%, 44%, and 20% of the population, respectively, their breast placement characteristics are either high, medium, or low/open. Breast shapes and placement are highly associated with each other. Larger breasts are located relatively lower, while most smaller/flat breasts are positioned relatively high. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d594ccd40e2249088d87a85433611fda2023-11-23T12:42:03ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172022-08-011217857810.3390/app12178578Breast Geometry Characterization of Young American Females Using 3D Image AnalysisMinyoung Suh0Jung Hyun Park1Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27606, USADepartment of Clothing and Fashion, Pai Chi University, Daejeon 35345, KoreaThe current research deals with the characterization of breast geometries in young American populations. Breast measurements using 3D image analysis tools are focused on spatial assessments, such as quadrant evaluations of angle, surface area, and volume, together with traditional linear measurements. Through the statistical analysis, different types of breast shapes and placements are clustered, and characteristic breast anthropometry was identified for each cluster. The research findings indicate that there are four shape clusters and three placement clusters. Among the American females aged 26 to 35, four different breast shapes are identified: droopy breasts (31%), small/flat breasts (19%), upward breasts (24%), and large/inward breasts (26%). Taking 36%, 44%, and 20% of the population, respectively, their breast placement characteristics are either high, medium, or low/open. Breast shapes and placement are highly associated with each other. Larger breasts are located relatively lower, while most smaller/flat breasts are positioned relatively high.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/17/8578body scan3D image analysisbreast shapesbreast geometryyoung American females |
| spellingShingle | Minyoung Suh Jung Hyun Park Breast Geometry Characterization of Young American Females Using 3D Image Analysis Applied Sciences body scan 3D image analysis breast shapes breast geometry young American females |
| title | Breast Geometry Characterization of Young American Females Using 3D Image Analysis |
| title_full | Breast Geometry Characterization of Young American Females Using 3D Image Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Breast Geometry Characterization of Young American Females Using 3D Image Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Breast Geometry Characterization of Young American Females Using 3D Image Analysis |
| title_short | Breast Geometry Characterization of Young American Females Using 3D Image Analysis |
| title_sort | breast geometry characterization of young american females using 3d image analysis |
| topic | body scan 3D image analysis breast shapes breast geometry young American females |
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