Differential Relationship between Intermuscular Adipose Depots with Indices of Cardiometabolic Health.
Robert E BergiaJung Eun KimWayne W CampbellPublished in: International journal of endocrinology (2018)
The strength of the relationship between IMAT and glucose control-related indices of cardiometabolic health is dependent on IMAT location. Specifically, greater IMAT in the thigh is a better predictor of cardiometabolic risk than greater IMAT in the calf in adults who are overweight and obese.