title: Anthropometrics related to the performance of a sample of male swimmers.
abstract: The main purpose of the present investigation of 21 elite male swimmers was to assess whether the Ape Index (the ratio between the individual's arm span and height) and/or the second-to-fourth digit length ratio (2D:4D), i.e., the ratio between the length of the second and the fourth fingers of the right hand, are associated with the performance of high-level swimmers, when mood and/or executive function are covaried. The results showed no statistically significant correlation between the Ape Index and 2D:4D ratio, performance, executive function, or mood. In contrast, statistically significant correlations were found between 2D:4D ratio and performance, executive function, and mood. Regressions indicated that 2D:4D ratio and not Ape Index is related to the performances of a sample of male swimmers.
authors: 1 Department of Sciences of Formation, University of Catania.
authors: Valentina
authors: V
authors: Perciavalle
authors: Donatella
authors: D
authors: Di Corrado
authors: Claudia
authors: C
authors: Scuto
authors: Vincenzo
authors: V
authors: Perciavalle
authors: Marinella
authors: M
authors: Coco
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000339:Affect / Q000502:physiology*; D000886:Anthropometry; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D001837:Body Weights and Measures; D056344:Executive Function / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013550:Swimming / Q000502:physiology; D055815:Young Adult