Figure 2From: Bone mineral density and carotid atherosclerosis in systemic lupus erythematosus: a controlled cross-sectional study Distribution of carotid plaque in relation to mean total body bone mineral density (BMD) by tertiles in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and sex- and age-matched controls. BMD tertiles: 1 <1.067, 3 >1.183 mg/cm2.Back to article page