Table 2

In vivo peripheral muscle characteristics

ControlCOPD
Subjects n916
Isometric strength kg55±240±13*
MTMCSA·cm−296±1080±24*
Isometric strength/MTMCSA kg·cm−20.58±0.060.50±0.08*

  • Data are presented as mean±sd

  • COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

  • MTMCSA: mid-thigh muscle cross-sectional area

  • *: p<0.05