emg

Thân thiện

A doctor reviews an EMG on a computer monitor.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Electromyogram: A graphical record or visual representation of the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles. This record is created by an electromyograph machine and is used in medical diagnostics to assess muscle health and nerve function.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The neurologist ordered an EMG to evaluate the patient's muscle weakness.
  • The EMG showed abnormal electrical activity in the affected nerve.
  • Interpreting an EMG requires specialized training.

Advanced Usage

• "to perform an EMG": to conduct the diagnostic procedure of electromyography.
  • The doctor will perform an EMG on your arm tomorrow.
• "EMG findings": the results or data obtained from an electromyogram.
  • The EMG findings were consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Variants and Related Words

• Electromyography (n): The diagnostic technique or process of recording the electrical activity of muscles, of which an EMG is the resulting record.
  • Electromyography is a key tool in neuromuscular medicine.
• Electromyograph (n): The medical instrument used to detect and record the electrical activity.
  • The clinic recently purchased a new digital electromyograph.

Synonyms

• Myoelectric recording: A technical synonym for a record of muscle electrical activity.
• Electromyographic record: A formal term for the graphical output of electromyography.

Related Phrases

• Needle EMG: A specific type of electromyography procedure where a needle electrode is inserted into the muscle.
  • The needle EMG part of the test can be slightly uncomfortable.
• Surface EMG: A non-invasive electromyography procedure where electrodes are placed on the skin over the muscle.
  • Surface EMG is often used in research and sports science.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a graphical record of electric currents associated with muscle contractions

Từ đồng nghĩa

• electromyogram
• EMG