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Body composition (Whole Body)

A measurement of bone mineral found in a specific area. BMC is measured in grams (g).

BMD is measured in grams per centimeter squared (g/cm2). BMD is derived using BMC divided by area, where BMC is measured in grams (g) and area is measured in centimeters squared (cm2).

Dense, hard bone with microscopic spaces. It is typically found in the long bones (i.e. femur, tibia) and in the outer region of the vertebrae.

A quantitative imaging technique that uses an radiation source to measure bone mineral density.

A scan that measures three regions of interest: the femoral neck, Ward’s triangle, and the greater trochanter. This can be confusing because the “femoral neck” is sometimes thought to be in the neck, [..]

Anabolic compounds created to enhance bone density and muscle strength. In the research studies conducted to date the results were no better than the subjects taking calcium and vitamin D consistently [..]