OBJECTIVE: To determine if gender distinctions of force generating capacity existed in
murine masticatory muscles. DESIGN: In order to investigate the effect of sex on force
generating capacity in this muscle group, an isolated muscle preparation was developed
utilising the murine anterior deep masseter. Age-matched male and female mice were
utilized to assess function, muscle fibre type and size in this muscle. RESULTS: Maximum
isometric force production was not different between age-matched male and female mice …