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Foot Exam
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Source: Robert E. Sallis, MD. Kaiser Permanente, Fontana, California, USA The foot is a complex structure composed of numerous bones and articulations. It provides flexibility, is the essential contact point needed for ambulation, and is uniquely suited to absorb shock. Because the foot must support the weight of the entire body, it is prone to injury and pain. When examining the foot, it is important to remove shoes and socks on both sides, so that the entire foot can be inspected and compared.
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Stimulating the Lip Motor Cortex with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
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2014
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has proven to be a useful tool in investigating the role of the articulatory motor cortex in speech perception. This article describes how to record motor evoked potentials (MEPs) from the lip muscles and how to disrupt the motor lip representation using repetitive TMS.
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Combining Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and fMRI to Examine the Default Mode Network
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Cited by 17 •
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In this article, we examine the methodology and considerations relevant to the combination of TMS and fMRI to examine the effects of brain stimulation on the default network.
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Muscles of the Leg that Move the Foot and Toes
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2024
The human leg comprises an intricate system of muscles that facilitate the movement of feet and toes. Within this system, the muscles are categorized into the anterior, lateral, and posterior compartments, each with a unique set of muscles carrying out specific functions. Anterior Compartment The anterior compartment includes muscles that contribute to the dorsiflexion of the foot. This compartment houses the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, and extensor digitorum longus muscles.
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Diabetic Foot Ulcer
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2026
Definition A diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a chronic, non-healing wound that develops in individuals with diabetes. It typically occurs on pressure-bearing areas such as the heel, metatarsal heads, or hallux, and carries a high risk of infection and amputation.Pathophysiology • The development of DFUs can be explained by four interconnected mechanisms: neuropathy, ischemia, infection, and impaired wound healing. • Neuropathy is the most common factor. Sensory neuropathy reduces pain perception,...
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The pedal converts a press into an electrical event that can activate a stimulus generator or send a synchronization marker to recording equipment. That event provides a defined temporal reference for linking the user’s action with neural or behavioral measurements. The resulting alignment supports more consistent response analysis across trials.
The electrical signal can serve two related but distinct purposes: it may start or activate the stimulus itself, or it may mark the event in a recording system. Separating these functions clarifies whether the pedal controls stimulus delivery, timing documentation, or both, which helps researchers interpret the relationship between an event and measured responses.
Precisely timed triggering establishes when an experimental event occurred relative to a response or physiological measurement. This timing is especially important for reaction-time and sensory-processing studies, where researchers compare event timing with observed behavior or neural activity. Consistent timing also improves analysis of motor coordination and sensorimotor integration.
A typical workflow places the pedal press at the intended experimental event, routes its electrical output to a stimulus generator or recording system, and then links the resulting marker with the collected measurements. Researchers can compare the marked event with behavioral responses and physiological recordings, helping maintain consistent timing throughout the experiment.
The timing signal can be paired with behavioral measurements and physiological recordings, including electroencephalography and electromyography. Coordination allows researchers to examine when an action or stimulus occurred alongside neural or muscle-related measurements. This combined timing is useful for studying responses that depend on relationships among behavior, brain activity, and motor output.
Foot pedal triggering supports experiments on reaction time, motor coordination, sensory processing, and sensorimotor integration. It can be useful whenever researchers need to relate a participant’s or experimenter’s action to a stimulus or recorded physiological response. The resulting event markers help organize measurements and improve the accuracy of response analysis.