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.
Hawaiian Feathered Capes & Symbols of Royalty plus Native Canoes Photos. The use of feathers in artistic capes ('ahu'ula) and royal standards (KÄhili) was reserved for members of the Hawaiian royalty. Another limited royal symbol was the chief's neck ornament (Lei Niho Palaoa), a hook hung on cords of human hair, which is said to resemble fishing hooks.