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. 1980 Jun;43(6):469–474. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.43.6.469

Electrophysiological cross section of the motor unit.

E Stålberg, L Antoni
PMCID: PMC490585  PMID: 7205287

Abstract

A new technique to investigate the motor unit organisation in man is described. By moving an EMG electrode through the motor unit a continuous scan or "electrophysiological cross section" is obtained. Computer processing methods are used for analysis and display. Examples are shown from healthy subjects and from patients with neuromuscular diseases.

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