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Iliac Crest Skinfold

Iliac Crest skinfold landmark siteLandmark

  • Immediately above the iliac crest (top of hip bone), on the most lateral aspect (side).

Iliac Crest skinfold pinchPinch

  • The fold is directed anteriorly and downward in line with the natural fold of the skin.

Other Information

  • The right arm should be held across the body to keep it away from the measurement area.
  • Skinfold measurement sites in this region have previously been known by many names, including iliocristale, suprailium, suprailiac and supraspinale.

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