CALIPER SITES

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Chest:

Diagonal fold, one third of the way between upper armpit and nipple

Midaxillary:

Horizontal fold, directly below armpit

Bicep:

Vertical fold, halfway between shoulder and elbow, directly on bicep

Abdominal:

Vertical fold, one inch to the right of navel

Suprailiac:

Diagonal fold, directly above iliac crest

Thigh:

Vertical fold, midway between knee cap and top of thigh

Calf:

Vertical fold, inside of leg on largest part of calf

Subscapular:

Diagonal fold, directly below shoulder blade

Tricep:

Vertical fold, midway between elbow and shoulder

Lower Back:

Horizontal fold, directly over the kidneys, and 2 inches to the right of spine

TAPE MEASURE SITES (Navy Method)

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Abdomen:

Circumference at the navel

Neck:

Circumference of relaxed neck, with tape measure slightly down in front.