Cleveland Family Study

6.0 Table of Contents - Anthropometry and Skinfold Procedures

• 6.1 Overview
• 6.2 Materials Needed
• 6.3 Anthropometry Measurement
  • 6.3.1 Hip Circumference
  • 6.3.2 Waist Circumference
  • 6.3.3 Wrist Circumference
  • 6.3.4 Mid-Upper Arm Circumference
  • 6.3.5 Calf Circumference
  • 6.3.6 Height
  • 6.3.7 Weight
  • 6.3.8 Neck Size
• 6.4 Body Mass Index (BMI) Measurement
  • 6.4.1 Age, Sex, Weight, and Height
  • 6.4.2 Skinfold Techniques
  • 6.4.3 Skinfold Descriptions
  • 6.4.3.1 Tricep Skinfold
  • 6.4.3.2 Subscapular Skinfold
  • 6.4.3.3 Midaxillary Skinfold
  • 6.4.3.4 Suprailliac Skinfold
  • 6.4.3.5 Abdominal Skinfold
  • 6.4.3.6 Chest Skinfold
  • 6.4.3.7 Bicep Skinfold
  • 6.4.3.8 Thigh Skinfold
  • 6.4.3.9 Calf Skinfold