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Which of the following is the most common measure of skeletal muscle mass?

Body mass index
Triceps skinfold thickness
Mid-arm muscle circumference
None of the above

Explanation

Answer: C - Mid-arm muscle area (MAMC) is the most commonly used measure of skeletal muscle mass. It is calculated from the triceps skinfold thickness and the upper-arm muscle circumference.

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