Regardless of age or sex, the skeletal system can be broken down into two parts, known as the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. Axial skeleton anatomy. The adult axial skeleton ...

Bones can be classified on the basis of their shape (Table 1), with some bone shapes related to either the axial or the appendicular skeleton. The spine The vertebral column (also called the backbone, ...

This would imply that if 1000 women had appendicular ultrasound measured and 800 were normal (ie, T-score > -2.5), perhaps 200-400 of these would have osteoporosis if they had hip BMD assessed.

The human skeletal system is divided into two major parts known as the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. Test your knowledge on the human skeletal system by taking this quiz.

Absolute appendicular lean mass appears to be a suitable marker for predicting osteoporosis based on low muscle mass for postmenopausal women, according to findings published in Menopause. &ldquo ...

People with diabetes and less appendicular skeletal muscle mass are more likely to have lower bone mineral density in the lumbar spine, hip and femoral neck and are at a greater risk for ...

Evaluating body composition, especially appendicular muscle mass, can be an effective strategy for predicting longevity in people over 65 years of age, according to a study conducted by ...