Females are measured around the hips, waist, and neck. Estrogen causes fat to be stored in the buttocks, thighs, and hips in women. It is associated with the hips and thighs. Arthritis in the hips and shoulders may also occur. The waist is the part of the abdomen between the rib cage and hips. Occasionally other joints such as the shoulders or hips are involved. The girdle was more concerned with reducing the hips rather than the waist. She was stocky with large breasts and hips. Most have small heads, wide hips, and legs that taper to a point. The hips are measured at the largest circumference of the hips and buttocks. Belly dance is primarily a torso-driven dance, with an emphasis on articulations of the hips. The look was adolescent breasts, slim hips and extreme thinness. Estrogen replacement therapy can promote development of the breasts and hips. The carrying angle permits the arm to be swung without contacting the hips. Place the hands flat down alongside of the hips.