Muscle | Point of measurement |
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M. Temporalis | Parallel to the oculus (above os zygomaticum) |
M. Sternocleidomastoid | 1/2 line lobulus auriculae to clavicula |
M. Biceps brachii | 2/3 line acromion – elbow fossa |
M. Flexor carpi radialis | 1/3 line elbow fossa – caput radii |
M. Erector spinae thoracalis | At the level of seventh thoracic vertebrae |
M. Erector spinae lumbalis | At the level of third lumbar vertebrae |
M. Rectus abdominis | 2 cm above umbilicus |
M. Biceps femoris | 1/2 line gluteal sulcus – popliteal fossa |
M. Rectus femoris | 1/2 line spina iliaca – upper edge of patella |
M. Vastus lateralis | 2/3 lateral line spina iliaca – upper edge of patella |
M. Gastrocnemius - caput mediale | 1/3 line popliteal fossa – medial malleolus |
M. Soleus | The place where gastrocnemius disappears and the fibula appears |
M. Tibialis anterior | 1/3 line lower edge patella – lateral malleolus |