Chronic illnesses, malnutrition, endocrine, metabolic disorders or chromosomal anomalies are characterized by proportionate<unk> . On the other hand, most genetic skeletal dysplasias are known for<unk>  that may be proportionate or disproportionate. Disproportionate<unk>  can be further subdivided as specified by the body segments affected by<unk> ening, namely limbs versus trunk: *<unk> -limb<unk>  in which there is limb<unk> ening as achondroplasia, hypochondroplasia, pseudoachondroplasia and multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. *<unk> -trunk<unk>  in which there is trunk<unk> ening as spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia and mucopolysaccharidosis<unk> -limb<unk>  can be further subcategorised in accordance with limb segment affected by<unk> ening. These subcategories of limb<unk> ening include, rhizomelic (humerus and femur), mesomelic (radius, ulna, tibia and fibula) and acromelic (hands and feet). Anthropometric measurements provide are very beneficial tools to the diagnostic process of genetic skeletal dysplasias. The anthropometric measurements include height, sitting height, arm span, upper/ lower-body segment ratio, sitting height/height ratio, and arm span/height ratio for age. They also aid in the differential diagnosis of skeletal dysplasia subtypes.
Short stature
Adipomastia
Stunted growth
Failure to thrive
Hyperdontia
Trichomegaly
Anisomastia
Muscle dysmorphia