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Differences in the mass and quality of the quadriceps with age and sex and their relationships with knee extension strength

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Although muscle quality evaluations are currently considered important for diagnosing sarcopenia, data from the general population are lacking. This study used mid‐thigh computed tomography measurements to evaluate age‐related and sex‐related… Click to show full abstract

Although muscle quality evaluations are currently considered important for diagnosing sarcopenia, data from the general population are lacking. This study used mid‐thigh computed tomography measurements to evaluate age‐related and sex‐related differences in quadriceps femoris muscle quality and mass and their relationships with knee extension strength (KES).

Keywords: knee extension; quality; extension strength; age; sex; relationships knee

Journal Title: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Year Published: 2021

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