Table 2.
Differences of diffusion tensor imaging-derived parameters of the superior head of the lateral pterygoid muscle (SHLP) and the inferior head of the lateral pterygoid muscle (IHLP) at rest
| Muscles | ADC | FA | λ1 | λ2 | λ3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHLP | 1.49 ± 0.05 | 0.42 ± 0.07 | 2.19 ± 0.15 | 1.41 ± 0.07 | 0.90 ± 0.13 |
| IHLP | 1.51 ± 0.06 | 0.40 ± 0.05 | 2.19 ± 0.14 | 1.40 ± 0.07 | 0.94 ± 0.08 |
| p-value | 0.102 | 0.030 | 1.000 | 0.237 | 0.002 |
λ1–λ3, three eigenvalues; ADC, apparent diffusion coefficient; FA, fractional anisotropy.