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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

Other Information

• The subject should place thier foot on a chair or box so that the kne is at approximately 90 degrees.

Reference

• International Standards for Anthropometric Assessment (2001) published by The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK)

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