Measurement of Skin Fold at Triceps – taken vertically on back of arm and in the center of top of shoulder point( Acromial process) and elbow (Olecranon process), using a vertical pinch. Arm should be relaxed with palm of hand facing forward.
Measurement of Skin Fold at Calf – the subject is advised to place the foot on chair at approx 90 degrees. Then a vertical pinch parallel to long axis of leg is given. At the largest circumference of calf and on medial surface of calf skin fold measurement is taken.