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SKINFOLD [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
DEF

A fold of skin formed by pinching or compressing the skin and subcutaneous layers especially in order to estimate the amount of body fat.

CONT

Several skinfolds are usually measured, including: biceps; triceps; subscapular (under the shoulder blade); suprailiac (above the hip bone) ...

Key term(s)
  • skin fold
  • fat fold

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
CONT

Les plis cutanés sont le plus souvent mesurés à quatre sites différents : plis tricipital, bicipital, sous-scapulaire et supra-iliaque.

Spanish

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