For women, the Jackson and Pollock three-site skinfold locations are as follows (Jackson & Pollock, 1985): • Triceps (Figure 8-4): A vertical fold on the posterior midline of the upper arm taken halfway between the acromion (shoulder) and olecranon (elbow) processes
• Thigh (Figure 8-5): A vertical skinfold taken on the anterior midline of the thigh between the inguinal crease at the hip and the proximal border of the patella
• Suprailium (Figure 8-6): A diagonal fold following the natural line of the iliac crest taken immediately superior to the crest of the ilium and in line with the anterior axillary line
Figure 8-4 Triceps skinfold measurement for women:
Locate the site midway between the acromial (shoul- der) and olecranon (elbow) processes.
Grasp a vertical fold on the posterior mid- line and pull it away from the muscle.
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Figure 8-5 Thigh skinfold measurement for women:
Locate the hip and the knee joints and find the midpoint on the top of the thigh.
Grasp a vertical skinfold and pull it away from the muscle.
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Suprailium skinfold measurement for women:
Grasp a diagonal skinfold just above, and slightly forward of, the crest of the ilium.
