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2D:4D Digit Ratio and Muscularity
- Date Issued:
- 2014
- Summary:
- Studies in geriatrics have found that the second and fourth digit (of the hand) ratio (2D:4D), an indicator of in utero androgen exposure, shows significantly negative correlation with muscle mass (MM) and muscle strength (MS). In my thesis research, I examined correlations between 2D:4D ratio and the MM and MS of college students and compared the results to previous geriatric studies in order to evaluate 2D:4D measurement as a supplementary tool for understanding factors associated with muscularity. I evaluated college students using a scanning bed and calipers to determine digit ratio. I then measured calf-circumference, MM using bioimpedence technology and MS using a dynamometer for grip strength.
Title: | 2D:4D Digit Ratio and Muscularity. |
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Name(s): |
Simmonds, Lori Wetterer, James K. |
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Type of Resource: | text | |
Genre: | Poster | |
Date Issued: | 2014 | |
Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library | |
Physical Form: | Online Resource | |
Extent: | 1 p. | |
Language(s): | English | |
Summary: | Studies in geriatrics have found that the second and fourth digit (of the hand) ratio (2D:4D), an indicator of in utero androgen exposure, shows significantly negative correlation with muscle mass (MM) and muscle strength (MS). In my thesis research, I examined correlations between 2D:4D ratio and the MM and MS of college students and compared the results to previous geriatric studies in order to evaluate 2D:4D measurement as a supplementary tool for understanding factors associated with muscularity. I evaluated college students using a scanning bed and calipers to determine digit ratio. I then measured calf-circumference, MM using bioimpedence technology and MS using a dynamometer for grip strength. | |
Identifier: | FA0005036 (IID) | |
Subject(s): | College students --Research --United States. | |
Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005036 | |
Host Institution: | FAU |