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Ultrasonographic measurement regions/sites
| Region | Site |
|---|---|
| Hand (dorsal) | Midpoint, between the 3rd metacarpophalangeal and wrist joints |
| Anterior forearm | 1/3 proximal, between the wrist distal line and the antecubital fossa |
| Anterior arm | 1/3 distal, between the acromion and antecubital fossa |
| Anterior thigh | Midpoint, between the ASIS and the superior pole of patella |
ASIS, anterior superior iliac spine
