How do you tell tall vs short roots?

I've tried google to no avail. Anyone have a method for determining root height? Thanks

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I think exact root height is hard to measure!
Also has to do with other 'breast dimensions', like being higher or lower set.

But I guess what's generally meant is how high up your tissue ends? For me in a bra, the breast tissue almost goes up to my collarbone, while I'm not especially high-set. So I guess my roots are kind of tall.

Most people find out through fit issues. For example, if bras (with enough depth) often cut into your upper tissue. Or for short roots, if you have a hard time filling out the top of the cups.

Speaking for myself, tall roots need bras that are more open on top, like half-cups.

Interesting by the way, just thinking along: are definitions of FOB / FOT also related to root height? I suspect FOT and tall roots often go together. Or are there lots of 'hybrid' possibilities, FOB breasts with taller roots? (:
Although I have tissue up to my collarbone, it is shallow. Bras that look to big (too tall), often cause nearly instant breast pain in the lower quadrant of my breast. I began wearing a 32DD UK full cup with lots of discomfort. Now, 30G UK half cups are considerably more comfortable...unless they are shallow.
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