Write it in your words The EMG recording in the laboratory
Last updated: 11/24/2023
Write it in your words The EMG recording in the laboratory was conducted utilizing specific software and equipment including the BIOPAC Electrode Lead Set BIOPAC Disposable Electrodes and the BIOPAC Student Lab System all managed through a Windows desktop computer The procedure commenced with the cleaning of the subject s forearm using an alcohol wipe followed by the attachment of three electrodes and three lead connections to the dominant arm These attachments were strategically positioned on the arm the VIN attachment was placed closer to the elbow VIN on the outer forearm and GND towards the wrist ensuring a particular order Subsequently the subject was seated facing the computer monitor housing the BIOPAC software initiating the calibration process Calibration involved the subject clenching their fist intensely for three seconds followed by release after which the experimental EMG recording commenced For the dominant arm the students directed the subject to perform four clenches each held for two seconds interspersed with two second releases starting from the weakest clench and progressing to the strongest Upon completing the EMG reading for the dominant arm the electrodes and lead attachments were removed and the same preparatory steps were applied to record the nondominant arm s EMG activity following a similar clench and release process Pflanzer et al n d Methods