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Extraction of the EPP Component from the Surface EMG
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2009
The endplate potential (EPP) component can be extracted from the surface EMG using a digital filter. The extracted EPP shows oscillation with a frequency of about 30 Hz.
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Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy of the Sensory and Motor Brain Regions with Simultaneous Kinematic and EMG Monitoring During Motor Tasks
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2014
Monitoring brain activity during upright motor tasks is of great value when investigating the neural source of movement disorders. Here, we demonstrate a protocol that combines functional near infrared spectroscopy with continuous monitoring of muscle and kinematic activity during 4 types of motor tasks.
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Simultaneous Scalp Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), and Whole-body Segmental Inertial Recording for Multi-modal Neural Decoding
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2013
Development of an effective brain-machine-interface (BMI) system for restoration and rehabilitation of bipedal locomotion requires accurate decoding of user's intent. Here we present a novel experimental protocol and data collection technique for simultaneous non-invasive acquisition of neural activity, muscle activity, and whole-body kinematics during various locomotion tasks and conditions.
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Measurement of Aggregate Cohesion by Tissue Surface Tensiometry
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2011
We describe a method of measuring binding energy, expressible as tissue surface tension, between cells within 3D tissue-like aggregates. Differences in tissue surface tension have been demonstrated to correlate with invasiveness of lung, muscle, and brain tumors, and are fundamental determinants of establishing spatial relationships between different cell types.
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The Measurement of Unsteady Surface Pressure Using a Remote Microphone Probe
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2016
Here, we present a protocol to measure, with high spatial resolution, the unsteady surface pressure in turbulent flows. This method demonstrates the construction of a remote microphone probe (RMP) and the determination of its frequency-dependent, complex transfer function. An analytical determination of the dynamic response is presented and validated.
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Surface EMG measurement follows a signal-processing chain: electrodes detect voltage changes, amplification makes the recorded signal usable, filtering prepares it for analysis, and subsequent analysis extracts information about activation, timing, or fatigue. Keeping these stages conceptually separate helps connect the measured electrical activity with the muscle function being investigated.
Motor-unit action potentials provide the physiological basis for the recorded voltage changes. When motor units are activated, their electrical activity contributes to the signal detected at the skin. Interpreting that signal therefore links neural activation of skeletal muscle to measurable changes in muscle function, rather than treating the recording as an unexplained voltage pattern.
Activation timing shows when muscle activity occurs in relation to a movement or coordinated action, while fatigue analysis describes changes associated with sustained muscle use. Together, these measures extend surface EMG measurement beyond simple detection of activity. They help investigators examine how neural commands produce coordinated movement and how muscle performance changes over time.
A basic workflow places electrodes on the skin over the muscle of interest, records the voltage changes generated by activated motor units, and then processes the recording through amplification and filtering. Researchers analyze the resulting signal for muscle activation, timing, or fatigue. This sequence converts a noninvasive recording into interpretable information about muscle function.
Researchers use surface EMG measurement when they need a noninvasive way to assess neuromuscular function or movement-related muscle activity. Supported applications include movement analysis, rehabilitation, and ergonomic evaluation. The technique can also help investigate how muscles participate in coordinated actions, providing a practical measurement approach without inserting sensors into tissue.
In prosthetic and assistive-device research, surface EMG measurement provides an interface between muscle activity and engineered system control. Signals recorded from skin electrodes can be analyzed to study the relationship between neural commands and intended movement. This makes the technique relevant for designing or evaluating systems that respond to a user's muscle activity.