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Subscapular Skinfold

The subscapular skinfold site is one of the common locations used for the assessment of body fat using skinfold calipers. See the complete list of skinfold sites, and the general procedure for taking skinfold measurements.

	Landmark The lower angle of the scapula (bottom point of shoulder blade) If there is difficulty finding this landmark, get the subject to reach behind their back with their right arm, while feeling for the movement of the scapula
	Pinch The pinch is made following the natural fold of the skin, approxiately on a line running laterally (away from the body) and downwards (at about 45 degrees).

Other Information

• On female subects it is sometimes difficult to take this measure and maintain modesty, and also the bra-strap may often obstruct this site.

Reference

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

Related Pages

• All skinfold sites
• Skinfold measurement procedure
• About body composition tests
• Anthropometry
• Skinfold Results
• Videos of Anthropometric Tests including Skinfold Testing.

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