Human height

Human height or stature is the distance from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head in a human body, standing erect. It is measured using a stadiometer, usually in centimetres when using the metric system, or feet and inches when using the imperial system.

When populations share genetic background and environmental factors, average height is frequently characteristic within the group. Exceptional height variation (around 20% deviation from average) within such a population is sometimes due to gigantism or dwarfism, which are medical conditions caused by specific genes or endocrine abnormalities.

In regions of poverty or warfare, environmental factors like chronic malnutrition during childhood or adolescence may result in delayed growth and/or marked reductions in adult stature even without the presence of any of these medical conditions.

Determinants of growth and height

Cassandra Lang

Cassandra "Cassie" Lang is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The daughter of Scott Lang, the character first appeared in Marvel Premiere #47 (April 1979) as Cassie Lang and in Young Avengers #6 (May 2006) as Stature. A member of the Young Avengers and The Initiative, she has the same powers as her father, the ability to shrink and grow in size, however, she manifested her powers much later than her first exposure to Pym Particles. Cassie Lang made her cinematic debut in the 2015 film Ant-Man, portrayed by actress Abby Ryder Fortson.

Publication history

Created by David Michelinie and John Byrne, Cassie Lang first appeared in Marvel Premiere #47 (April 1979), and first appeared as Stature in Young Avengers #6 (May 2006).

Fictional character biography

Ant-Man's daughter

Cassie Lang is introduced to the Marvel Universe as the ill daughter of Scott Lang. Her congenital heart condition forces her father to steal Hank Pym's Ant-Man equipment and Pym Particles, which he uses to rescue Doctor Sondheim, the only doctor able to cure Cassie's condition, from Cross Technological Enterprises.