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Table 6 Cortical thickness of the radial and tibial metaphyses

From: Effect of age on bone mineral density and micro architecture in the radius and tibia of horses: An Xtreme computed tomographic study

Cortical Thickness Metaphyse (mm) Radius

total

3.46

4.95

4.12

0.50

15

 

geldings

3.47

4.95

4.30

0.53

9

 

mares

3.46

4.29

3.86

0.33

6

 

1–8 years old

3.51

4.29

3.90

0.55

2

 

9–16 years old

3.46

4.95

4.30

0.50

9

 

17–24 years old

3.47

4.36

3.83

0.39

4

Cortical Thickness Metaphyse (mm) Tibia

total

4.52

5.86

5.06

0.44

15

 

geldings

4.56

5.86

5.09

0.43

9

 

mares

4.52

5.77

5.01

0.50

6

 

1–8 years old

4.54

5.77

5.15

0.87

2

 

9–16 years old

4.52

5.86

5.18

0.41

9

 

17–24 years old

4.56

4.84

4.74

0.13

4