Abstract: A device for making physical measurements with respect to the body of a patient is provided which includes a non-opaque sheet-form viewing screen mounted in a frame. The screen includes centrally located, vertically extending graduations and a graduated, horizontally extending measuring bar is mounted for vertical movement relative to the vertical graduations on the screen. An angle measuring device in the form of a rotatable angle measuring arm and an associated indicator plate is mounted for movement along the measuring bar. An x-ray light box is pivoted for movement into and out of an operative position behind the screen.