Question

EMG (electromyography) functions

1. Describe the physiological function and disease states that the EMG devices are designed to detect.

2. Give three examples of related physiological functions that the EMG device cannot detect.

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Answer 1

Answer Q-1

Electromyography is a diagnostic procedure, which is used to evaluate the eletrical potential associated with the skeletal muscles. and nerves.Electromyograph is usd to record the procedure.

EMG is manly done to assess health of the muscles and nerves.This procedure help to know the ability of muscles in the contraction and relaxation process,.During this procedure one or more needles are inserted through the skin in to the muscle and the probes are attached in to a audio transmitter,where the electrical activity of the muscles are traced.EMG result help the doctor to diagnose the types of disorder which is present in the patint.

Indications

-the indications are -to diagnose lower motor neuron dysfunction

-primary muscle disease.

EMG Detect the disease like

nerve disorders

-carpel tunnel syndrome

-Rediculopathy

-sciatica

-Nerve injueries

-cervical spondylosis

-Gullian barre syndrome

-lambert eaton syndrome

-this tst also help in identifying the problems associated with facial nerves

-Amyotropic lateral sclerosis

-charcot marie tooth disease

-Myasthenia gravis

-peripheral neuropathy

-polymyositis

Answer Q 2

Facial palsy