- Body types according to shape.

There are 3 groups of individuals that are classified

according to shape of the body:-

1- Ectomorph = slim Individuals.

2-Endomorph=broad Individuals.

3- Mesomorph= between the the other types (i.e muscular type)



N.B:

Morph=Body form.

Endo = all energy is stored inside the body.

Ecto= all energy is outgoing.

meso= in between (in the middle).


Source :- Introduction to anatomy , Anatomy & embryology department, Mansoura uni.