Girth Flashcards
1
Q
What side whould measurements always be taken on
A
Right
2
Q
Chest
A
Level of nipple with tape passing underneath arms, arms then relaxed and at the end of normal expiration
3
Q
Abdominal
A
Height of the iliac crest, usually at belly button
4
Q
Hip
A
At level of greatest protrusion of buttock muscles
5
Q
Calf girth
A
Stand evenly with even weight distribution
Measurement is taken at largest point
6
Q
Upper thigh
A
Even weight distribution
The circumference is taken 3cm below the gluteal line
7
Q
Mid thigh
A
Measure taken half way between the inguinal crease and top of patella
8
Q
Waist girth
A
Narrowest part of torso
9
Q
Bicep flexed
A
Arms raised horizontal and max contraction. Mark where its at with pen
10
Q
Bicep relaxed
A
Bring arm back to the side and measure at mark
