Suprailiac: Three diagonal skin fold
measurements taken above the superior anterior iliac crest
(the area above the upper, forward protrusion of the hip
bone).
Thigh: Three vertical skin fold
measurements taken half the distance between the patella
(knee cap) and the inguinal crease (the skin crease
between the thigh and the hip).
Triceps: Three vertical skin fold
measurements taken half the distance between the acromion
process (prominent bone at top of shoulder) and the
olecranon process (elbow bone).
Formulas
Developed From Research By:
Dr. Andrew S. Jackson (University of Houston)
and
Dr. Michael L. Pollock (University of Florida)
Calculator and
Simplified Instructions:
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