Calf Muscle (Triceps Surae Complex) Thickness in an Adult Nigerian Population: An Imaging Based Normographic Study
Journal Title: Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS) - Year 2013, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: The thickness of the triceps surae muscle complex was assessed by ultrasound in a young adult Nigerian population. Its relationship with some anthropometric variables and sexual dimorphism was also assessed. Subjects and Methods: Sixty young adults (30 males and 30 females) between the ages of 19 and 30 years were recruited for the study. Anthropometric protocols for height, weight, foot length (FL) lower leg length (LLL) and mid calf circumference (MCC) were observed. Results: Results show that the mean thickness of the calf muscle complex (CMT) was 81.65 ± 8.92 mm for all the subjects; 83.70 ± 8.73 mm for males; 79.95 ± 8.56 mm for females. The mean mid calf circumference (MCC) was 35.26 ± 2.61 cm for all subjects; 36.41 ± 3.56 cm for males; 34.10 ± 3.33 cm for females. Pearson’s correlation coefficient showed that CMT correlated positively with height, weight, BMI and BSA in the sample subjects. However, such correlations were not observed among the male subjects. MCC also correlated with some anthropometric parameters (height, weight, BMI, BSA, FL) measured. Conclusion: The findings from this study will form the bases for further research on relationships of the calf muscle complex. It also indicates that males have thicker Calf muscles and CMT has a positive relationship with height, weight, BMI and BSA especially among the female subjects.
Authors and Affiliations
Ogugua A Egwu| Department of Anatomy, Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Nigeria, Clinton O Njoku| Department of Anatomy, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria, Ukoha U Ukoha| Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria, Albert N Eteudo| Department of Anatomy, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria, Bright C Elem| Department of Anatomy, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP8921
- DOI 10.3889/MJMS.1857-5773.2013.0296
- Views 353
- Downloads 16
Factors Associated With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Obese Adolescents
Background and Objectives: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common cause of liver disease in children and adolescents. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of NAFLD in a sample of obese a...
S100B Protein in Serum as a Prognostic Marker for Brain Injury in Term Newborn Infants with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy - New Strategy for Early Brain Damage
Background: The aim was to investigate whether S100 in serum is a prognostic marker of cerebral injury in term newborn infants with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) after perinatal asphyxia. Material and Methods:...
Patelar Instability: Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reefing Versus Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
Although more than 100 operative procedures have been described for the treatment of patellar instability, there is no single universally successful procedure. Careful physical and imaging examination should be perform...
Prevalence of Aeroallergens in Childhood Asthma in Mashhad
Background. Atopy is defined as the genetic propensity to develop immunoglobulin E antibody in response to exposure to allergens and may be assessed by skin prick test (SPT). Aim. The aim of this study was to investiga...
Presence of Circulating Lactate DehydrogenaseImmunoglobulin G (LDH-IgG) Complex in the Sera of PostBurn Patient
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme that belongs to the class oxidoreductase. It actively participates in the inter-conversion of lactate to pyruvate during anaerobic glycolysis in cell cytoplasm. Available litera...