010-111 · Question #98
Of the nine possible skinfold sites, which three sites are measured on a diagonal fold?
The correct answer is C. Chest, subscapular, suprailiac. Of the nine standard skinfold sites, the chest, subscapular, and suprailiac sites are specifically measured using a diagonal fold technique.
Question
Of the nine possible skinfold sites, which three sites are measured on a diagonal fold?
Options
- AChest, subscapular, medial calf
- BMidaxillary, suprailiac, chest
- CChest, subscapular, suprailiac
- DMidaxillary, subscapular, suprailiac
How the community answered
(51 responses)- A4% (2)
- B12% (6)
- C78% (40)
- D6% (3)
Why each option
Of the nine standard skinfold sites, the chest, subscapular, and suprailiac sites are specifically measured using a diagonal fold technique.
The medial calf is measured as a vertical fold, not a diagonal fold, making this combination incorrect.
The midaxillary site is measured as a horizontal or vertical fold, not a diagonal fold, so it does not belong in the diagonal group.
The chest skinfold is taken as a diagonal fold halfway between the anterior axillary line and the nipple. The subscapular site is measured as a diagonal fold just below the inferior angle of the scapula at a 45-degree angle. The suprailiac site is also taken as a diagonal fold just superior to the iliac crest along the anterior axillary line.
The midaxillary site uses a horizontal fold technique, not a diagonal fold, which disqualifies this grouping.
Concept tested: Skinfold measurement technique and site identification
Source: https://www.acsm.org/education-resources/books/acsms-guidelines-exercise-testing-prescription
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