Draw a short horizontal line through the left landmark. The lowest point of the lowest furrow or crease at the juncture of the right buttock and the thigh. Subject is in the anthropometric standing position. Stand behind the subject and draw a short horizontal line at the top of the thigh at the lowest point of the lowest crease. Even on subjects with a continuous curve, a skin crease can usually be discerned.
Subject stands in the anthropometric standing position.
Stand in front of the subject. Use both hands to locate the anterior and posterior points of the iliac crests and note one half the distance between them. At this midpoint, use the tip of the finger to move upward on the right side to locate the highest palpable point, and draw a short horizontal line through the landmark. Subject stands, looking straight ahead. Stand in front of the subject and palpate the bony eye socket under the eye to locate its lowest point.