Regression Equation from Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) for Estimating Muscle Mass Segment

anthropometric methods used to estimate muscle mass (mm) do not specify values for body segments, a critical fact for individuals practicing physical activities or clinical diagnosis. in this study, 60 recreational athletes are anthropometrically evaluated and also undergo dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. linear regression statistics is subsequently used to establish the constants allowing the obtaining of the segment mm. three equations were obtained, one for the upper members: mmul = (0.533*fap) - (0.176*rap) + (0.42*wp) + (0.282*srl) - 19,985; a second equation for muscle mass of the lower members: mmll = (0.186*h) - (0.158*lttl) - (0.024*ltl) + (0451*lp) - 24.535; and the third one for the muscle mass of the trunk trmm = (0.026*w) + (0.046*h) + (0.154*ttd) + (0.025*np) - (0.025*ap) - 5.839. these equations enable getting detailed information on the mm distribution through an easy-to-access and fast technique, such as the anthropometry, from a gold standard method like dexa.