Growing evidence of the adaptive (what scientists call âplasticâ) capabilities of the older brain provide hope that people may be able to do things to sustain good brain function as they age. A variety of interacting factors, such as lifestyle, overall health, environment, and genetics also may play a role.
Body habitus, or simply habitus, is a medical term for âphysiqueâ or âbody type.â A wide range of factors can determine body type, and medical professionals often make a note of a patient's habitus on his or her chart as part of a general reference to provide information about the patient's history.
This body habitus belongs to frail individuals. Represents 10% of the population. Gallbladder is low and nearer the midline; the stomach is low and medial. The hear is nearly vertical at the midline. Hyposthenic. A body habitus that is the most difficult to identify. Accounts for 35% of the population.