The use of ultrasound for the estimation of muscle mass: one site fits most?

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¹ Kevser Ermin Applied Physiology Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science, & Recreation Management, The University of Mississippi, University, MS, 38677, USA.
² Department of Kinesiology, Texas Wesleyan University, 1201 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth, TX, 76105, USA.

Comment

Takashi Abe et al. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2018 Feb.

. 2018 Feb;9(1):213-214.

doi: 10.1002/jcsm.12257. Epub 2017 Nov 16.

¹ Kevser Ermin Applied Physiology Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science, & Recreation Management, The University of Mississippi, University, MS, 38677, USA.
² Department of Kinesiology, Texas Wesleyan University, 1201 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth, TX, 76105, USA.

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Nijholt W, Jager-Wittenaar H, Scafoglieri A, Hobbelen JSM, van der Schans C. Nijholt W, et al. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2018 Jun;9(3):627-628. doi: 10.1002/jcsm.12293. Epub 2018 Mar 23. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2018. PMID: 29570952 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

The reliability and validity of ultrasound to quantify muscles in older adults: a systematic review.
Nijholt W, Scafoglieri A, Jager-Wittenaar H, Hobbelen JSM, van der Schans CP. Nijholt W, et al. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2017 Oct;8(5):702-712. doi: 10.1002/jcsm.12210. Epub 2017 Jul 12. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2017. PMID: 28703496 Free PMC article.

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