TABLE 3.
Results of elastic fiber ratio value analysis
| BODY SITES | EV:EH RATIO VALUES |
|---|---|
| GROUP 1 (LOW RATIO OF SIGNIFICANCE) | |
| Forehead | 0.8 |
| Abdomen | 0.87 |
| Thigh | 0.83 |
| GROUP 2 (HIGH RATIO OF SIGNIFICANCE) | |
| Submandibular | 1.35 |
| Wrist | 1.28 |
| Ankle | 1.60 |
| Scalp | 1.39 |
| Neck | 1.32 |
| Groin | 1.16 |
| Shoulder joint | 1.26 |
| GROUP 3 (EV:EH RATIO OF NO SIGNIFICANCE) | |
| Lateral canthus | 0.91 |
| Presternal | 0.91 |
| Forearm | 0.99 |
| Lateral chest | 1.11 |
| Upper back | 1.08 |
| Thigh | 0.99 |
EV: elastic fibers in the vertical direction, EH: elastic fibers in the horizontal direction
Significance level: p<0.05