(영양판정)Skinfold Technique

Skinfold Technique
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,
approximately the elbow joint),
on the mid-line of the posterior
(back) surface of the arm (over the
triceps muscle).

Triceps Skinfold
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.

Biceps 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,
approximately the elbow joint), on
the mid-line of the anterior (front)
surface of the arm (over the biceps
muscle).
Biceps Skinfold
Pinch
The arm should be…