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Pearson correlations of BMI, WHR and WHtR with M. psoas, M. erector spinae and SMI (skeletal muscle index); N = 120, r (p-value).
| M. Psoas r(p) | M. erector spinae r(p) | SMI r(p) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI | 0.14 (0.13) | -0.17 (0.06) | -0.08 (0.36) |
| WHR | 0.19 (0.043)* | 0.06 (0.50) | 0.05 (0.58) |
| WHtR | -0.23 (0.0112)* | -0.51 (<.0001)* | -0.4 (<.0001)* |
SMI = skeletal muscle index.
=significant.
