Body Part Anatomical Description Common Description Orientation
Foot Dorsal surface of the foot, distal to the navicular, centered on the intermediate and lateral cuneiform Centered on the top of the foot (not including toes) Connector pointed towards middle toe
Lower Leg Just medial to the anterior surface of the tibia, high enough for the strap to wrap just above the widest part of the gastrocnemious* Just inside the front of the shin, on the flat surface of the bone, high enough for the strap to wrap just above the widest part of the calf muscle* Connector pointed straight down towards floor
*Note: if sensor/strap is more secure when placed lower on the calf, it is acceptable and will not alter joint angle measures
Upper Leg Lateral side of thigh, on top of the iliotibial band, ~4 inches above the knee Side of thigh, midline, between muscular tissue, one hand's width above the knee Connector pointed straight down towards floor
Lumbar Superior aspect of posterior sacral surface, positioned just below L5 Centered on the low back, at the base of the spine Connector pointed straight down towards floor
Sternum On top of the sternum centered over the manubrium Centered on the flat surface of the chest just below where the collar bones meet Connector pointed straight down towards floor
Head Centered on the anterior aspect of the frontal bone Centered on the front of the forehead Connector pointed straight down towards floor
Upper Arm Lateral aspect of the humerus, just below the insertion of the deltoid Centered on the outside of the arm, just below the shoulder muscle Connector pointed straight down towards floor
Wrist Posterior aspect of the distal radius and ulna On the wrist worn like a watch Connector pointed towards middle finger
Hand Center of the posterior aspect of the hand over the metacarpals On the back of the hand Connector pointed towards middle finger