Divine Proportion of the Height of the Human Body Vs Navel Height

The golden ratio otherwise known as the Divine Proportion or Phi, is a mathematical ratio with special properties and aesthetic significance. An enormous number of things in the universe are engineered around the ratio, ranging from the human body to the ark of the covenant to snail shells to the orbits of the planets. The divine ratio and golden rectangles appear throughout the ancient architecture and art. The golden ratio is believed to be the most aesthetically pleasing and harmonious means of design. The Golden section, also known as Phi, is manifested in the structure of the human body. In the present study 50 normal subjects both male and female were randomly screened ranging 25 to 30 years in Chennai were selected. The total height of a subject from the plinth to the head end was measured using the height measuring scalewith off shoes and straight stature and then the navel height from plinth to umbilicus was also measured. The data collected was tabulated and the total height divided by the navel height was calculated. The ratio obtained was 1.621 which is close to 1.618…. which is known as the golden ratio, golden proportion or divine proportion.