a test for recording the electrical activity of muscles
electromyogram in American English
(iˌlektrəˈmaiəˌɡræm)
noun
Medicine
a graphic record of the electric currents associated with muscular action
Abbreviation: EMG
Word origin
[1915–20; electro- + myogram]This word is first recorded in the period 1915–20. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: collage, decoder, markup, soviet, stockpileelectro- is a combining form representing electric or electricity in compound words. Other words that use the affix electro- include: electrocautery, electrolysis, electrolyte, electrophoresis, electroreceptor
Examples of 'electromyogram' in a sentence
electromyogram
The electromyogram showed denervation pattern in the tongue with normal findings in the limbs.
H. M. M. T. B. Herath, S. P. Pahalagamage, Sunethra Senanayake 2018, 'Tongue fasciculations with denervation pattern in osmotic demyelination syndrome:a case report of diagnostic dilemma', BMC Research Noteshttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3287-8. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The research revealed the advantages of a high-resolution electromyogram for the pattern recognition-based myocontrol.
Avdeeva Diana, Zakharchenko Ekaterina, Nguyen Dang Quang, Turushev Nikita, AbdrakhmanovAryslan, Vorona Roman, Popkov Arnold, Tverdokhlebov Sergey 2016, 'Advantages of Nanosensors in the Development of Interfaces for Bioelectric Prostheses',MATEC Web of Conferenceshttp://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20167901051. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Electromyogram findings were seen in 113 (91.8%).
S. Shenavandeh, F. Jabbary Lak, F. Mohammadi 2019, 'Assessment of inpatients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: A 10-year singleunit experience', Egyptian Rheumatologisthttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110116418300073. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The results from the analysis are found to be consistent with the electromyogram measurement.
N.A. Abdul Majid, S. Mohamaddan, T. Omiya, M. Notomi 2016, 'Musculoskeletal model of awkward carrying postures', Cogent Engineeringhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2016.1256073. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Quadriceps muscle activation was assessed by surface electromyogram and twitch interpolation technique.
Simon Walker, Guy G. Haff, Keijo Häkkinen, Robert U. Newton 2017, 'Moderate-Load Muscular Endurance Strength Training Did Not Improve Peak Power or FunctionalCapacity in Older Men and Women', Frontiers in Physiologyhttp://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2017.00743/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
For experiments in real exercise, we measured vehicle data and electromyogram signals during cycling exercise.
Iijima Atsuhiko, Kiryu Tohru, Bando Takehiko 2007, 'Relationships between sensory stimuli and autonomic nervous regulation during realand virtual exercises', Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitationhttp://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/4/1/38. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Nerve conduction velocity study and electromyogram led to the diagnosis of femoral nerve neuropathy.
Ho-Tsung Hsin, Juey-Jen Hwang 2007, 'Isolated Femoral Nerve Neuropathy After Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Treatment', Journal of the Formosan Medical Associationhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664609603636. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Physical examination and electromyogram studies verified a peroneal nerve palsy.
Eyup Cagatay Zengin 2016, 'Compression Neuropathy of the Peroneal Nerve Secondary to a Ganglion Cyst', Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicinehttp://www.jcam.com.tr/files/JCAM-1531.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)