Circumference of the thigh: The widest point is below the gluteal crease.
Similar to the circumference of the arm, it is used to evaluate the nutrition status and muscle mass of the subject.
When compared with the abdominal circumference, it can give an "idea of the distribution of body fat (not valid for bodybuilders):
WHT (Waist / Tigh Ratio) = waist circumference / thigh circumference
Android obesity if WHT> 1.50 for women or 1.79 for men
Android obesity = greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE: the subject, without trousers or with particularly light clothing, is in the position of attentive gymnastic, standing, but loading his own weight preferentially on the contralateral limb (in order to keep the muscles to be examined relaxed). of the thigh is detected at the level of its root, ie about 1 cm below the gluteal fold.
