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What is the primary purpose of Electromyography (EMG)?
What is the primary purpose of Electromyography (EMG)?
- To perform surgery on muscles and nerves
- To diagnose muscle and nerve disorders (correct)
- To treat muscle and nerve disorders
- To prescribe medication for muscle and nerve disorders
What type of electrodes are inserted into the muscle to be tested?
What type of electrodes are inserted into the muscle to be tested?
- Nerve electrodes
- Surface electrodes
- Muscle electrodes
- Needle electrodes (correct)
What can EMG results help diagnose or rule out?
What can EMG results help diagnose or rule out?
- Bone disorders
- Respiratory disorders
- Blood disorders
- Muscle disorders, such as muscular dystrophy (correct)
What do motor neurons transmit that cause muscles to contract?
What do motor neurons transmit that cause muscles to contract?
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What is a symptom that may indicate a nerve or muscle disorder?
What is a symptom that may indicate a nerve or muscle disorder?
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What is the purpose of electrodes in an EMG?
What is the purpose of electrodes in an EMG?
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