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Baseline contractility measurements in males and females
| Measurement | Muscle | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of force development | Mouse masseter | Higher in males | 22 |
| Rate of relaxation | Mouse masseter | Lower in males | 22 |
| Force | Human elbow flexor | Equal in males and females | 1 |
| Endurance | Human elbow flexor | Lower in males | 41 |
| Endurance | Human adductor pollicis | Lower in males | 32 |
