Intramuscular fat fraction
Biomarker1 paper2 findings
- Humans1
Associations
2Trunk muscle strength
downin humans1
1 study
Trunk muscle strength
downin humans1
Intramuscular fat fraction is associated with trunk muscle strength in humans.
Humanshigher IMFF (10-15% and >15%) compared to lower IMFF (<5%)paraspinal muscle
Intramuscular fat links to spinal muscle loss and weakness · Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 4 Oct 2026
Paraspinal muscle mass
downin humans1
1 study
Paraspinal muscle mass
downin humans1
Intramuscular fat fraction is associated with paraspinal muscle mass in humans.
Humanshigher IMFF (10-15% and >15%) compared to lower IMFF (<5%)paraspinal muscle
Intramuscular fat links to spinal muscle loss and weakness · Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 4 Oct 2026
Latest
1Intramuscular fat links to spinal muscle loss and weakness
People with intramuscular fat fractions above 10% showed significantly lower paraspinal muscle mass and strength than those with levels below 5%.People with intramuscular fat fractions above 10% showed significantly lower paraspinal muscle mass and strength than those with levels below 5%.