Skinfold Technique
Triceps Skinfold
Landmark
At the level of the mid-point
between the acromiale (lateral edge of the acromial process,
e.g. bony tip of shoulder) and
the radiale (proximal and lateral
border of the radius bone,
approximately the elbow joint),
on the mid-line of the posterior
(back) surface of the arm (over the
triceps muscle).
Triceps Skinfold
Pinch
The arm should be relaxed
with the palm of the hand
facing forwards.
A vertical pinch, parallel to
the long axis of the arm, is
made at the landmark.
Biceps Skinfold
Landmark
At the level of the mid-point
between the acromiale (lateral
edge of the acromial process,
e.g. bony tip of shoulder) and
the radiale (proximal and lateral
border of the radius bone,
approximately the elbow joint), on
the mid-line of the anterior (front)
surface of the arm (over the biceps
muscle).
Biceps Skinfold
Pinch
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Pinch
The vertical pinch is made at the
marked site, and the calipers
placed just below the pinch.
Front Thigh Skinfold
Landmark
The mid-point of the anterior
(front) surface of the thigh, midway between patella (knee cap) and inguinal fold (crease at top of thigh).?
Pinch
A vertical pinch
Calf Skinfold
Landmark
A point on the medial (inside) surface of the calf, at the level of the largest circumference.
Pinch
A vertical pinch parallel to the long axis of the leg
Chest Skinfold
Landmark
Between the axilla and nipple as high as possible on the anterior axillary
fold
Pinch
A diagonal pinch
Axilla Skinfold
Landmark
At the point where a vertical line from the mid axilla (middle of
armpit) intersects with a
horizontal line level with the
bottom edge of the xiphoid
process (lowest point of the
breast bone).
Pinch
Vertical pinch