Microdensitometric analysis for study of skeletal growth and aging in the living subject
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8320519 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Harry Israel (Antioch College, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1968 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 287-294 |
| Publication date | 1968-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Physical Anthropology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-9483 • E-ISSN: 1096-8644 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/ajpa.1330290219 |
| PMID | 5705480 |
| OpenAlex | W2130678233 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 6 |
Microdensitometric analysis of a radiographic image of mineralized tissue offers information on the morphologic characteristics of the specimen examined. The use of microstructure (such as individual trabecula of bone) and macrostructure (such as Harris lines of arrest) as in vivo bone markers allows for assessment of gross skeletal changes in nondestructive fashion. This technique is also applicable to the study of the interrelationship of tooth and bone. In addition, microdensitometry offers precise information on the fine structure of bone as regards the trabecular elements. This technique is applicable in determining the size and quantity of trabeculae, their persistence over long periods of time, and the factors responsible for change or lack of change in trabeculae during growth and aging
Biology · Bone tissue · Trabecula (gastropod) · Anatomy · Biomedical Engineering · Bone health and osteoporosis research · Medicine
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |