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(A) Bone mineral content in the distal radius across a wide age range of subjects demonstrates the poor association with age (left panel), compared to the close association with forearm muscle area (right panel). From Schönau, 2005.(19) (B) Isometric muscle strength measurements over a wide age range shows a very similar profile to bone mass over the same range. From Brooks and Faulkner.(4)
