Question

Measuring mid-arm Circumference

Biceps is the muscle of mid arm.

Place the beginning of the tapes in the middle of the biceps (midway between shoulder and elbow joint) take the reading and record it. When you do this in a group, record the circumference of all the students of the group and observe the variation.

Fig. 3.2: Measuring mid-arm circumference

Answer 1

Relax the arm. Locate the midpoint between the shoulder and elbow, place a flexible measuring tape around the middle of the upper arm, and record the circumference without tightening the tape. Use the same method for each person when comparing measurements.