Mid Upper Arm Muscle Area in Adults
Percentage of Standard (%) | Men (cm2) | Women (cm2) | Muscle Mass |
|---|---|---|---|
100 ± 20* | 54 ± 11 | 30 ± 7 | Adequate |
75 | 40 | 22 | Marginal |
60 | 32 | 18 | Depleted |
50 | 27 | 15 | Wasted |
* Mean mid upper arm muscle mass ± 1 standard deviation. | |||
From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys I and II. | |||
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