Letter C

Calipers

A metal or plastic tool similar to a compass used to measure the diameter of an object.

The skin fold thickness in several parts of the body can be measured with skin calipers to determine the lean body mass.

This may be done in medicine, physical anthropology, health clubs, and athletic facilities

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