Skinfold Sites

Question 1

vertical fold; 2 cm to the right side of the umbilicus

Answer 1

abdominal

Question 2

vertical fold; on the posterior midline of the upper arm, halfway b/w the acromion and olecranon processes, with the arm held freely to the side of the body.

Answer 2

triceps

Question 3

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

Answer 3

biceps

Question 4

diagonal fold; one-half the distance b/w the anterior axillary line and the nipple (men), or one-third of the distance b/w the anterior axillary line and the nipple (women)

Answer 4

chest/pectoral

Question 5

vertical fold; at the maximum circumference of the calf on the midline of its medial border

Answer 5

medial calf

Question 6

taken at the level of the xiphoid/sternal border in the midaxillary line

Answer 6

midaxillary

Question 7

diagonal fold (at a 45-degree angle); 1-2 cm below the inferior angle of the scapula

Answer 7

subscapular

Question 8

diagonal fold; in line with the natural angle of the iliac crest taken in the anterior axillary line immediately superior to the iliac crest

Answer 8

suprailiac

Question 9

vertical fold; on the anterior midline of the thigh, midway b/w the proximal border of the patella and the inguinal crease (hip)

Answer 9

thigh