Thigh circumference : the widest point is below the gluteal fold.
Similar to the circumference of the arm, it is used to assess the state of nutrition and the 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 cardio-vascular diseases and diabetes
MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE : the subject, without trousers or with particularly light clothing, is in the position of attentive exerciser, standing, but loading his weight preferentially on the contralateral limb (so as to keep the muscles to be examined relaxed). The circumference of the thigh is detected at the level of its root, ie about 1 cm below the gluteal fold.
