Correction: In vitro study of accuracy of subaxial cervical pedicle screw insertion using calipers based on the gravity line. [PDF]
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0181324.].
Xiang Yao, Shiqing Liu
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Optimization of Brake Calipers Using Topology Optimization for Additive Manufacturing [PDF]
The weight optimization of a structure can be conducted by using fewer and downsized components, applying lighter materials in production, and removing unwanted material.
Evangelos Tyflopoulos +2 more
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Measuring subcutaneous fat thickness using skinfold calipers vs. high-resolution B-scan ultrasonography in healthy volunteers: A pilot study [PDF]
Summary: Background & Aims: Measuring the thickness of skinfolds using calipers is a frequently used method for determining body fat in clinical practice. It is inexpensive and time saving compared to other methods and can be learned quickly.
Hannes Nösslinger +3 more
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Industrial Semi-Solid Rheocasting of Aluminum A356 Brake Calipers [PDF]
Industrial semi-solid casting trials of aluminum A356 brake calipers were performed over five days with the CSIR-RCS and high-pressure die casting process cell.
U. A. Curle, J. D. Wilkins, G. Govender
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Comparison of Body Composition Measurements using a New Caliper, Two Established Calipers, Hydrostatic Weighing, and BodPod [PDF]
Purposes: (1) To compare the Lafayette Instruments (LI) skinfold caliper to the Lange (L) and Harpenden (H) calipers using a diverse subject population.
Bell†, Jeffrey W +6 more
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For the time being, we are likely to continue to have programmers who version their functions as a result of the limitations of their languages, but let’s hope we can stop them naming their next generations after the next generation.
George V. Neville-Neil
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The evidence supporting methods of tooth width measurement: Part I. Vernier calipers to stereophotogrammetry [PDF]
Measuring tooth widths is a key component of orthodontic treatment planning. Over recent decades, many methods have been proposed to achieve this purpose. The current review highlights and describes the initial techniques.
Naidu Devan, Freer Terrence J.
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Skinfold calipers: which instrument to use?
The considerable amount of original and generic types of skinfold calipers available is a source of systematic measurement error. This study is a brief report that critically examines the original and illustrated structural configuration of the three ...
Joaquim H. Cintra-Andrade +2 more
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Diastasis recti in the Beninese population: Cross-sectional study from normal values to diagnosis
Background: Diastasis recti is diagnosed when the interrecti distance (IRD) is larger than a threshold value. Published thresholds were measured at rest with ultrasound while in Benin physiotherapists use calipers during abdominal contraction ...
Yollande S. Djivoh +3 more
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The aim of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of a novel tool to assess skinfolds and to compare the muscle mass measured through dual-x-ray-absorptiometry (DXA) and estimated using the Lee equation from the values of the skinfolds and
César Leão +6 more
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