Lafayette Bone Anthropometer Sliding Calipers

Why choose Lafayette Bone Anthropometer Calipers?

• Small Bone Calipers range of 0 to 30cm in 0.1 cm increments which allows for measuring of wrist, elbow, knee, ankle widths and smaller muscle masses like the bicep and calf
• Large Bone Calipers range of 0 to 60cm in 0.1 cm increments which allows for measuring of shoulder width, long bone length and chest depth

Lafayette Bone Anthropometer Sliding Calipers User Manual

What to buy with Lafayette Bone Calipers

• Lafayette Hand-Held Dynamometer
• Lafayette Hydraulic Pinch Gauge
• Lafayette Professional Hand Evaluation Kit

How to use Lafayette Bone Caliper?

• The subject being measured should wear minimal clothing and measurements should be taken from the right side of the body.
• Identify and mark all anatomical sites to be measured; grip the ends of C-shaped branches with the caliper arms resting against the forearms.
• Apply pressure to the branches moving the arm ends to the desired landmarks and read the scale along the base of the caliper to the nearest centimeter.

Cleaning Instructions for Bone Calipers:

• Soap and water is recommended for cleaning this product.
• Cleaning should be done with moist, clean cloths and then wiped to dry.
• Do not submerge or soak the product with water. Isopropyl alcohol wipes may be used as an alternative.
• Do not use bleach on this product.
• Disclaimer: The cleaning instructions for Lafayette Instrument products are a recommendation of compatible cleaning materials only. Product end users are responsible for instituting an appropriate cleaning regimen utilizing best practices and techniques. Lafayette Instrument assumes no responsibility for the cleanliness or sanitation of the products after initial use nor makes any claim that the use of the recommended cleaning materials mitigates all risk of potential cross infection.