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cellaratt · 29-01-2008, 10:57 PM

1. The density of mammalian skeletal muscle is 1.06 g/ml.
"... 1.06 g/cm-3 which is the density of mammalian skeletal muscle"

Source for quote: The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological
Sciences and Medical Sciences 56:B191-B197 (2001)
Specific Force Deficit in Skeletal Muscles of Old Rats Is Partially
Explained by the Existence of Denervated Muscle Fibers
Melanie G. Urbancheka, Elisa B. Pickenb, Loree K. Kalliainenc and
William M. Kuzon, Jr.a,d
Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences -- Sign In Page

Reference given by the authors: Mendez J, Keys A, 1960. Density and
composition of mammalian muscle. Metabolism 9:184-188.

2. The density of adipose tissue (fat) is about 0.9 g/ml
"...by multiplying the density of adipose tissue (0.9196 g/ml)"
Source: Association of adiponectin and resistin with adipose tissue
compartments, insulin resistance and dyslipidaemia
M. S. Farvid1, T. W. K. Ng2, D. C. Chan2, P. H. R. Barrett2 and G. F. Watts2*
Blackwell Synergy - Diabetes Obes Metab, Volume 7 Issue 4 Page 406-413, July 2005 (Article Abstract)

"...on the assumption that the density of adipose tissue is 0.9g/cm3"
Source of quote: Pediatric Research 55:437-441 (2004)
Distribution of Adipose Tissue in the Newborn
TRACEY A.M. HARRINGTON, ELIZABETH LOUISE THOMAS, GARY FROST, NEENA
MODI and JIMMY D. BELL
Source given by authors:
Ross R, Léger L, Guardo R, De Guise J, Pike BG 1991 Adipose tissue
volume measured by magnetic resonance imaging and computerized
tomography in rats. J Appl Physiol 70: 2164–2172

Summary: Muscle density is 1.06 g/ml and fat density is (about) 0.9
g/ml. Thus, one liter of muscle would weight 1.06 kg and one liter of
fat would weight 0.9 kg. In other words, muscle is about 18% denses
than fat. This should not be confused with the "energy density" of
muscle and fat

Conclusion could leave one to believe muscle does weigh more than fat.

REF: Ask Google

29-01-2008, 10:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
cellaratt In the Cellar Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VT...USA Posts: 563 Rep Power:	Re: Help with training and weight 1. The density of mammalian skeletal muscle is 1.06 g/ml. "... 1.06 g/cm-3 which is the density of mammalian skeletal muscle" Source for quote: The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences 56:B191-B197 (2001) Specific Force Deficit in Skeletal Muscles of Old Rats Is Partially Explained by the Existence of Denervated Muscle Fibers Melanie G. Urbancheka, Elisa B. Pickenb, Loree K. Kalliainenc and William M. Kuzon, Jr.a,d Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences -- Sign In Page Reference given by the authors: Mendez J, Keys A, 1960. Density and composition of mammalian muscle. Metabolism 9:184-188. 2. The density of adipose tissue (fat) is about 0.9 g/ml "...by multiplying the density of adipose tissue (0.9196 g/ml)" Source: Association of adiponectin and resistin with adipose tissue compartments, insulin resistance and dyslipidaemia M. S. Farvid1, T. W. K. Ng2, D. C. Chan2, P. H. R. Barrett2 and G. F. Watts2* Blackwell Synergy - Diabetes Obes Metab, Volume 7 Issue 4 Page 406-413, July 2005 (Article Abstract) "...on the assumption that the density of adipose tissue is 0.9g/cm3" Source of quote: Pediatric Research 55:437-441 (2004) Distribution of Adipose Tissue in the Newborn TRACEY A.M. HARRINGTON, ELIZABETH LOUISE THOMAS, GARY FROST, NEENA MODI and JIMMY D. BELL Source given by authors: Ross R, Léger L, Guardo R, De Guise J, Pike BG 1991 Adipose tissue volume measured by magnetic resonance imaging and computerized tomography in rats. J Appl Physiol 70: 2164–2172 Summary: Muscle density is 1.06 g/ml and fat density is (about) 0.9 g/ml. Thus, one liter of muscle would weight 1.06 kg and one liter of fat would weight 0.9 kg. In other words, muscle is about 18% denses than fat. This should not be confused with the "energy density" of muscle and fat Conclusion could leave one to believe muscle does weigh more than fat. REF: Ask Google ______________________ The little men who live behind my eyes and scream directly at my brain told me to tell you hello. The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance. On the journey of life I choose the psychopath If your not part of the solution than your part of the problem. I'm like a Super Hero with no powers or motivation. Last edited by cellaratt; 29-01-2008 at 11:05 PM.