Ultrasonic determination of subcutaneous adipose tissue and body fat

Abstract

We measured with the ultrasonic reflexion method the breadth of the subcutaneous adipose tissue at the following anatomical sites: subscapulare, triceps and on the lateral margin of the m. pectoralis on the chest. The percentual body fat can be calculated from the formula: % body fat = 22 - log / 2 - sum of the breadths on the three sites / -20.5 If we measure also the breadth on the abdominal point the % body fat is 22 - log / 1.5 - sum on the four sites / -20.5. The so calculated numerical results are with the skinfold measurements in best correlation.