and density of human calcanei were determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic
emission spectrometry and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Calcanei were removed from
27 subjects (17 men and 10 women) who died in the age range from 40–98 yr old. Both the
inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
indicated that there were agedependent decreases of the mineral contents and density in …