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myoelectricThe electrical signals within the human body that stimulate the muscles to move. The signal, which is less than one millivolt, has an average frequency of about 100Hz. Myoelectric signals are used to move prosthetic limbs. The faint signals are detected and amplified to control the battery-driven, moving elements of the prosthesis. The word myo comes from the Greek "myos" and means "muscle." How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Effects of phenytoin on vection-induced motion sickness and gastric myoelectric activity. Load moments and myoelectric activity when the cervical spine is held in full flexion and extension. This study sample represents the largest known group currently reported in the literature with congenital disabilities and the use of myoelectric prostheses. |
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