Simplified morphological evaluation of skeletal muscle mass and maximum muscle strength in healthy young women: Comparison between thigh and calf

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the prediction of skeletal muscle mass and maximum muscle strength using simplified morphology evaluation in young Japanese women from the thigh and calf perspective. Methods: A total of 249 Japanese young women (aged 18–25 years) were used for da...

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Published in:Women's health (London, England) England), 2020, Vol.16, p.1745506520962009-1745506520962009
Main Author: Yasuda, Tomohiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Correlation analysis
Data analysis
Evaluation
Morphology
Multiple regression analysis
Muscle strength
Musculoskeletal system
Primary
Regression analysis
Sarcopenia
Skeletal muscle
Thickness measurement
Thigh
Ultrasound
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Summary:Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the prediction of skeletal muscle mass and maximum muscle strength using simplified morphology evaluation in young Japanese women from the thigh and calf perspective. Methods: A total of 249 Japanese young women (aged 18–25 years) were used for data analyses in this study. Thigh and calf girths were measured using a tape measure at 50% of thigh length and at 30% proximal of calf length, respectively. Muscle thickness was measured using B-mode ultrasound at the anterior and posterior thigh (at 50% of thigh length) and at the posterior lower leg (at 30% proximal of calf length), respectively. The measurements were carried out on the right side of the body while the participants stood with their elbows extended and relaxed. A stepwise multiple regression analysis (method of increasing and decreasing the variables; criterion set at p 
ISSN:1745-5065
1745-5057
1745-5065
DOI:10.1177/1745506520962009