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| Marker number | Location |
|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | Bilateral PSIS |
| 3 and 4 | Bilateral ASIS |
| 5 and 6 | Midway between the hip and knee, lateral surface of the thigh |
| 7 and 8 | Lateral femoral epicondyle |
| 9 and 10 | Midway between the knee and ankle, lateral surface of the shank |
| 11 and 12 | Lateral malleolus |
| 13 and 14 | Calcaneal tuberosity |
| 15 and 16 | Proximal to the second metatarsal head |
ASIS: anterior superior iliac spine; PSIS: posterior superior iliac spine
