The Perdriolle torsion meter also measures vertebral rotation on an x-ray. But where the Cobb angle fails to address the axial plane, this method picks up the slack. The torsion meter measures the vertebral pedicle shadow offset against the edges of the drum-like vertebral bodies.
The Hula. Articles and information about the hula, a form of traditional Hawaii dancein which dancers tell a story with hand and body movements. Hawaiian Crafts. Information about traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts, including tapa cloth, featherwork, flower leis, Hawaiian quilts, lauhala frond weaving, and palm frond weaving. Hawaiian Music.
 Add an article on a specific topic, person or detailed event. Clothing Living in a benign climate, Hawaiian requirements for shelter and clothing were minimal. The basic garments were a malo, or loincloth, for men, a pa`u, or skirt, for women and a rectangular shawl or kihei for both.All were made of kapa, a barkcloth made from wauke, mamaki, oloa, `akala, or hau plant fibers.he basic garments were a malo, or loincloth, for men, a pa`u, or skirt, for women and a rectangular shawl or kihei for both. All were made of kapa, a barkcloth made from wauke, mamaki, oloa, `akala, or hau plant fibers.