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Means and standard deviations of measurements. Acronyms are BUA (broadband ultrasonic attenuation), SOS (speed of sound), ABC (average backscatter coefficient), and BMD (bone mineral density).
| Parameter | Mean ± Standard Deviation |
|---|---|
| BUA (dB/MHz): | 87.7 ± 13.6 |
| SOS (m/s): | 1539.1 ± 34.2 |
| “Stiffness”: | 89 ± 18 |
| Log(ABC): | −0.3 ± 0.24 |
| BMD (g/cm2): | 0.873 ± 0.120 |
| Age (years): | 58 ± 12.8 |
| Height (inches): | 64.8 ± 2.8 |
| Weight (lb.s): | 148.6 ± 27.3 |
