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Bone mineral measurement: Experiment M078Gamma ray absorptiometric measurements on bone mineral content, in addition to calcium balance studies, were performed on male volunteers during bed rest periods of 24 to 36 weeks duration and compared to Skylab mission data. Results show that mineral losses occur from the bones of the lower extremities during missions of up to 84 days and that in general they follow the loss patterns of the bed rest situation. The level of loss observed in Spacelab crews are not of clinical concern.
Document ID
19770026856
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Smith, M. C., Jr.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Rambaut, P. C.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Vogel, J. M.
(Calif. Univ. Davis, United States)
Whittle, M. W.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: Biomed. Results from Skylab
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Accession Number
77N33800
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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