Table 2.
Description of temporal muscle measurements by sex.
| Variable | Sex | Total | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female (N = 8) | Male (N = 6) | (N = 14) | ||
| Right temporal muscle AB (cm) |
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| Average ± SD | 8.25 ± 0.46 | 11.50 ± 1.67 | 9.64 ± 1.99 | 0.001∗∗ |
| Median (min.; max.) | 8.25 (7.50; 9.00) | 11.25 (9.00; 14.0) | 8.75 (7,5; 14,0) | |
| CD (cm) | ||||
| Average ± SD | 7.62 ± 0.64 | 9.16 ± 1.21 | 8.28 ± 1.18 | 0.020∗ |
| Median (min.; max.) | 7.50 (7.00; 9.00) | 9.50 (7.50; 10.50) | 7.75 (7.00; 10.50) | |
| Left temporal muscle AB (cm) |
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| Average ± SD | 8.93 ± 1.05 | 11.25 ± 2.16 | 9.92 ± 1.94 | 0.029∗ |
| Median (min.; max.) | 8.75 (8.00; 11.00) | 11.50 (8.00; 14.50) | 9.50 (8.00; 14.50) | |
| CD (cm) | ||||
| Average ± SD | 7.85 ± 1.08 | 9.08 ± 1.24 | 8.37 ± 1.27 | 0.081 |
| Median (min.; max.) | 7.75 (6.50; 10.00) | 9.25 (7.00; 10.50) | 8.25 (6.50; 10.50) | |
Note: Student's t test; ∗p < 0.05; ∗∗p < 0.001.