The Bone-Muscle Relationship in Men and Women

Muscle forces are a strong determinant of bone structure, particularly during the process of growth and development. The gender divergence in the bone-muscle relationship becomes strongly evident during adolescence. In females, growth is characterized by increased estrogen levels and increased mass...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thomas F. Lang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Osteoporosis
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/702735