Which somatotype is thin with narrow shoulders and hips, very little fat, tall with a high center of mass?

• A. Mesomorph
• B. Endomorph
• C. Ectomorph
• D. Balanced type

Answer: (C)

Somatotypes describe common body shapes based on bone structure, muscle and fat distribution. The description—thin frame, narrow shoulders and hips, very little fat, tall with a high center of mass—fits an ectomorph best. Ectomorphs are typically tall and slender with long limbs, a lean, low-fat appearance, and a mass distribution that gives a higher center of mass. In contrast, a mesomorph is usually muscular with broad shoulders and a more athletic, rectangular shape; an endomorph tends to carry more fat and have wider hips; a balanced type has more average, evenly distributed proportions. So the description aligns most closely with the ectomorph pattern.