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The aim of this study was to determine the level of certain somatic characteristics in respect to asymmetry and lateralization of particular body segments. 243 children at the age of 7-12 years old were the subjects of the research. Certain somatic characteristics were measured, such as height and weight, torso length as well as upper and lower limb length. What is more, shoulders, hips and chest breadth along with wrists, elbow and knees broadness was determined. Chest depth and measurement while inspiration and expiration was measured. Furthermore, arm, thigh, shank measurement in rest and tense was described. Particular lappets such as stomach, hips, arm, at the lower angle shoulder blade and shank were also characterized. The students’ handedness and smell was measured. The researcher also noticed which leg, eye and ear are used more frequently by the pupils. Certain conclusions were made. First of all, boys present a higher level of biological development in respect to body height, shoulders breadth and chest depth. What is more, girls show a higher development in accordance to hips breadth. In most cases of boys and girls, the students are right – handed and – legged. They also see better with a right eye and hear with a right ear.