Q. What is the significance of the term stadiometer?

Answer

When considering height, the stadiometer is the most useful piece of equipment. To determine an individual's stature, stadia employ a vertical ruler and a horizontal rod or paddle designed to rest atop the head and slide over the ruler's surface. Medical professionals will often use a stadiometer to determine a patient's height. Typically, it is made out of a ruler and a horizontal sliding headgear that sits atop the user's head. The stadia are used in clinical testing and investigations as well as in regular medical checkups. Height gauges serve a similar purpose in industrial metrology applications but have better resolutions.