Journal article
Multivariate genetic analysis of maximal isometric muscle force at different elbow angles
Abstract
The maximal isometric moment at five different elbow joint angles was measured in 25 monozygotic and 16 dizygotic male adult twin pairs (22.4 +/- 3.7 yr). Genetic model fitting was used to quantify the genetic and environmental contributions to individual differences in isometric strength. Additive genetic factors explained 66-78% of the variance in maximal torque at 170-140-110 and 80 degrees flexion (extension = 180 degrees). At 50 degrees …
Authors
Thomis MA; Van Leemputte M; Maes HH; Blimkie CJR; Claessens AL; Marchal G; Willems E; Vlietinck RF; Beunen GP
Journal
Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol. 82, No. 3, pp. 959–967
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Publication Date
March 1, 1997
DOI
10.1152/jappl.1997.82.3.959
ISSN
8750-7587