Waist-to-hip ratio and adipose tissue distribution: Contribution of subcutaneous adiposity

Article Abstract:

The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) reflects the relative distribution of adipose tissue in human body and whether this is due to the musculoskeletal structures of the waist and hip or overlying subcutaneous adipose tissue has been disputed. However, the results of the study indicate that the ability of WHR and waist and hip girths to reflect the regional distribution of adipose tissue in the body is dependent upon the subcutaneous adipose tissue mass of the waist hip area, not its musculoskeletal constituency.

United States, Science & research, Analysis, Body constitution

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Transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation does not alter regional arm adiposity and muscularity

Article Abstract:

Transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is used as a therapeutic modality in increasing muscle strength and range of motion. A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of an EMS training protocol which claims to elicit fat reduction and muscle hypertrophy that is site-specific. Ten subjects were either stimulated on the dominant biceps or triceps. Results did not show significant changes in muscle hypertrophy or fat reduction.

Physiological aspects, Arm, Electric stimulation, Arm muscles

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Human body composition: a review of adult dissection data

Article Abstract:

Body composition analysis is popular, but dissection data are uncommon and difficult to assess. In a 1998 Belgian study of 51 cadavers, the body mass index did not differ between men and women because women's greater percentage of fatty tissue made up for their lower weights of muscle and bone. More dissection data are needed to validate body composition methods.

Body composition, Human biology, Dissection

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