Variable | CSA (mm2) | Wrist/forearm ratio | Mean stiffness (kPa) |
---|---|---|---|
Gender | |||
Male (n = 16) | 6.3 ± 2.83 | 1.4 ± 0.52 | 45.91 ± 16.29 |
Female (n = 24) | 5.7 ± 2.51 | 1.2 ± 0.61 | 18.84 ± 13.67 |
P value | 0.048 | 0.587 | 0.01 |
Age group | |||
< 55 (n = 29) | 6.9 ± 1.74 | 0.9 ± 0.85 | 29.37 ± 24.43 |
≥ 55 (n = 11) | 7.3 ± 1.69 | 1.2 ± 0.81 | 31.74 ± 25.71 |
P value | 0.067 | 0.453 | 0.251 |
BMI | |||
< 25 (n = 24) | 5.6 ± 1.93 | 1.6 ± 0.39 | 30.96 ± 21.75 |
≥ 25 (n = 16) | 6.4 ± 2.58 | 1.5 ± 0.48 | 37.21 ± 22.93 |
P value | 0.597 | 0.711 | 0.443 |