A comparison of thickness of the serratus anterior muscle during contraction between dominant and non-dominant hands in healthy individuals
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Sep 3, 2017
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Hand dominance serratus anterior ultrasound imaging muscle thickness
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Abstract
Background: Serratus anterior muscle is an important muscle that helps to increase stability and to control movements of the scapula. Whether there is influence of hand dominance on thickness of the serratus anterior during contraction is unknown.
Objectives: To compare thickness of the serratus anterior muscle between the dominant and non-dominant hands during muscle contraction.
Materials and methods: Twenty healthy men were recruited for the study. The thickness of the serratus anterior muscle was bilaterally measured in a wall push-up position using ultrasound imaging. Measurement of the serratus anterior thickness was performed three times using Image J software.
Results: The serratus anterior thickness on the dominant hand was significantly greater than that on the non-dominant hand (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Hand dominance has an influence on the thickness of the serratus anterior muscle during contraction. This should be taken into consideration in future research when determining the serratus anterior muscle.
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Wannaprom, N., Khamkruang, J., Puachaikul, J., & Uthaikhup, S. (2017). A comparison of thickness of the serratus anterior muscle during contraction between dominant and non-dominant hands in healthy individuals. Journal of Associated Medical Sciences, 50(3), 385. Retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/80380
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13. Lindle RS, Metter EJ, Lynch NA, Fleg JL, Fozard JL, Tobin J, et al. Age and gender comparisons of muscle strength in 654 women and men aged 20-93 yr. J Appl Physiol 1997; 83: 1581-7.
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15. Springer BA, Mielcarek BJ, Nesfield TK, Teyhen DS. Relationships among lateral abdominal muscles, gender, body mass index, and hand dominance. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2006; 36: 289-97.
16. Ludewig PM, Hoff MS, Osowski EE, Meschke SA, Rundquist PJ. Relative balance of serratus anterior and upper trapezius muscle activity during push-up exercises. Am J Sports Med 2004; 32: 484-93.
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18. Talbott NR, Witt DW. Ultrasound imaging of the serratus anterior muscle at rest and during contraction. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging 2013; 33: 192-200.
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