Anthropometric equations to estimate the thigh muscle cross-sectional area by magnetic resonance imaging in young men

Publication date: Available online 18 September 2019Source: Science & SportsAuthor(s): M.A.S. Carneiro, L.C. Barcelos, P.R.P. Nunes, L.R.M.F. de Souza, E.P. de Oliveira, F.L. OrsattiSummaryIntroductionIt is difficult to establish the best anthropometric equation to estimate muscle cross-sectional area (CSA). The aim of this study was to determine the best anthropometric equation to estimate thigh muscle/lean CSA by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in young men.Summary of facts and resultsForty-four adult men underwent MRI to determine the thigh lean and muscle CSA, as well as circumference and skinfold assessment. Five anthropometric equations were solved and statistically compared with MRI. Mean values of anthropometric equations were different from the mean values of MRI (P < 0.05). All anthropometric equations, except the Heymsfield et al., showed low precision and/or low accuracy. Thus, the Heymsfield et al. equation seems to be the best choice to determine CSA in young men.RésuméIntroductionIl est difficile d’établir la meilleure équation anthropométrique pour estimer la section transversale musculaire (CSA). L’objectif de cette étude était de déterminer la meilleure équation anthropométrique pour estimer la CSA des muscles de la cuisse telle qu’elle peut être déterminée par imagerie de résonance magnétique (IRM) des sujets jeunes de sexe masculin.Synthèse des faits et résultatsQuarante-quatre hommes adultes ont réalisé une IRM pour...
Source: Science and Sports - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research