Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
ICONST LST 2021 4. International Conferences on Science and Technology Life Science and Technology, Budva, Karadağ, 8 - 10 Eylül 2021, ss.45-52
The Adductor Pollicis Muscle Thickness (APMT) value is the numerical value
obtained by measuring the thickness that contains components such as tissue, skin, nerve and
adipose tissue by means of a caliper. A new anthropometric measurement technique, APMT,
is promising for clinical use in conditions such as obesity and malnutrition. In this study, it is
aimed to compare APMT measurement with other anthropometric measurements in
overweight-obese and normal weight female individuals.
Healthy female individuals living in Sivas, between the ages of 18-25, overweight-obese and
with normal weight were included in the study. APMT measurements were taken from both
the right and left hands of the participants. The measurements were repeated twice and the
average of the measurements was taken. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated by taking the
weight and height measurements of the participants. In addition, other anthropometric
measurements such as triceps skinfold thickness, upper middle arm circumference, upper
middle arm muscle circumference, upper middle arm area and upper middle arm muscle area
were taken.
The study sample was divided into normal weight and overweight-obese groups. A total of 46
individuals were included in the study by including 23 women in the groups. While obese
individuals constitute 15.2% of the sample; overweight individuals constitute 34.8%. While
APMT-R was 15.37±1.90, APMT-L was 15.04±1.78 mm in individuals with normal weight;
APMT-R was 17.10±2.81 and APMT-L was 16.69±22.75 mm in overweight and obese
individuals. APMT and APMT index values measured on both the right and left hands were
found to be higher in overweight-obese individuals than in individuals with normal weight
(p<0.05). In the study, it was revealed that APMT and APMT index measured in the right and
left hands showed a moderate positive correlation with BMI (p<0.05). It was observed that the
correlation between APMT thickness and other anthropometric measurements was higher in
overweight and obese individuals.
The results obtained from the study show that the increase in weight, muscle and adipose
tissue affects APMT values. Anthropometric measurements and APMT values correlate with
each other. Therefore, APMT measurement is a feasible method in different age groups and in
different clinical situations because it is easy and applicable.