Measurements

Question 1

Thigh

Answer 1

Vertical fold: on the anterior midline of the thigh, midway between the proximal border of the patella and the inguinal crease (hip).

Question 2

Midaxillery:

Answer 2

Vertical fold: on the midaxillary line at the level of the xiphoid process of the sternum (An alternate method is a horizontal fold taken at the level of the xiphoid/sternal border in the midaxillary line).

Question 3

Medial calf:

Answer 3

Vertical fold: at the maximum circumference of the calf on the midline of its medial border.

Question 4

Chest/pectoral:

Answer 4

Diagonal fold: one-half the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple (men) or one-third of the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple (women).

Question 5

Abdominal:

Answer 5

Vertical fold: 2cm to the right side of the umbilicus • The navel • The belly button

Question 6

Suprailiac:

Answer 6

Diagonal fold: in line with the natural angle of the iliac crest taken at the anterior axillary line immediately superior to the iliac crest.

Question 7

Subscapular:

Answer 7

Diagonal fold (at a 45° angle): 1 to 2 cm below the inferior angle of the scapula.

Question 8

Biceps:

Answer 8

Vertical fold: on the anterior aspect of the arm over the belly of the biceps muscle, 1 cm above the level used to mark the triceps site

Question 9

Triceps:

Answer 9

Vertical fold: on the posterior midline of the upper arm, halfway between the acromion and olecranon process, with the arm held freely to the side of the body