Triceps Skinfold

Landmark

• At the level of the mid-point between the acromiale (lateral edge of the acromial process, e.g. bony tip of shoulder) and the radiale (proximal and lateral border of the radius bone, approxiately the elbow joint), on the mid-line of the posterior (back) surface of the arm (over the triceps muscle).

Pinch

• The arm should be relaxed with the palm of the hand facing forwards.
• A vertical pinch, parallel to the long axis of the arm, is made at the landmark.

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