M Cristina Gonzalez1, Rodrigo R P Duarte, Michele B Budziareck. 1. Post-Graduation Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, R. Ariano de Carvalho, 304 Pelotas, RS CEP 96055-800 Brazil. cristinagbs@hotmail.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Adductor pollicis muscle is the only muscle which could be directly assessed, and its thickness could be useful in muscle mass assessment. Our objective is to determine values of adductor pollicis muscle thickness (APMT) in healthy subjects. METHODS: APMT was obtained using a skinfold caliper in 300 healthy subjects, grouped by age and gender, in dominant (DAPMT) and non-dominant (NDAPMT) sides. All patients were assessed by Subjective Global Assessment (SGA). General characteristics of the subjects were obtained by a questionnaire. RESULTS: One hundred and fifty men and one hundred and fifty women were evaluated. Their mean age was 44.9+/-18.5 years and they were all well nourished. DAPMT mean values found in men were 26.1+/-4.4mm and in women, 19.8+/-3.3mm, respectively. NDAPMT mean values found in men and women were 25.1+/-4.4mm and 18.7+/-3.1, respectively. Reference values for each gender and age group were created and values below the 5th percentile were considered as limit of normality. CONCLUSIONS: This study presents APMT reference values from a healthy population. New studies may demonstrate its role in the evaluation of muscle mass and its association with nutritional status. Copyright 2009 Elsevier Ltd and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. All rights reserved.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Adductor pollicis muscle is the only muscle which could be directly assessed, and its thickness could be useful in muscle mass assessment. Our objective is to determine values of adductor pollicis muscle thickness (APMT) in healthy subjects. METHODS: APMT was obtained using a skinfold caliper in 300 healthy subjects, grouped by age and gender, in dominant (DAPMT) and non-dominant (NDAPMT) sides. All patients were assessed by Subjective Global Assessment (SGA). General characteristics of the subjects were obtained by a questionnaire. RESULTS: One hundred and fifty men and one hundred and fifty women were evaluated. Their mean age was 44.9+/-18.5 years and they were all well nourished. DAPMT mean values found in men were 26.1+/-4.4mm and in women, 19.8+/-3.3mm, respectively. NDAPMT mean values found in men and women were 25.1+/-4.4mm and 18.7+/-3.1, respectively. Reference values for each gender and age group were created and values below the 5th percentile were considered as limit of normality. CONCLUSIONS: This study presents APMT reference values from a healthy population. New studies may demonstrate its role in the evaluation of muscle mass and its association with nutritional status. Copyright 2009 Elsevier Ltd and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. All rights reserved.
Authors: Aline Kirjner Poziomyck; Oly Campos Corleta; Leandro Totti Cavazzola; Antonio Carlos Weston; Edson Braga Lameu; Luisa Jussara Coelho; Luis Fernando Moreira Journal: Arq Bras Cir Dig Date: 2018-03-01
Authors: Katarina Papera Valente; Naira Marceli Fraga Silva; Amanda Barcelos Faioli; Marina Abelha Barreto; Rafael Araújo Guedes de Moraes; Valdete Regina Guandalini Journal: Einstein (Sao Paulo) Date: 2016 Jan-Mar