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The Sculptor's Chisel

Ectomorph

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Ectomorph

Lean and long, with difficulty building muscle.

Body Classification

The extreme ectomorph has a thin face with high forehead and receding chin; narrow chest and abdomen; a narrow heart; rather long, thin arms and legs; little body fat and little muscle;

Roman Sculpture

This body type would not be typical in Ancient Greek Sculpture. It would be more common in the Ancient Roman Sculpture.
See Verismo

Ectomorph

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