Question

Consider the accuracy of recording muscle electrical activity using electrodes placed on the skin surface, compared to directly in the muscle. What are the differences between surface and intramuscular EMG recordings

Answer 1

Answer: The common difference between surface EMG and intramuscular EMG is that that former is non-invasive while the later is an invasive method

Explanation:

Electromyography (EMG) is used clinically for the examination of muscle excitations (muscle electrical activity) in both normal or abnormal conditions. There are two forms of EMG includes:

--> Surface EMT and

--> Intramuscular EMT

Surface EMT is a non invasive method of examination of muscle excitations for superficial and easily accessible muscles.

Intramuscular EMT is the invasive method of examination of muscle excitations usually for deep muscles.

The difference between the two forms of EMT includes:

- surface EMT is non- invasive while intramuscular EMT is invasive

- surface EMT is used to access superficial muscle while intramuscular EMT is used to access deep muscles.

- surface EMT requires less skill and time to carry out while intramuscular EMT requires special skills and takes more time while carrying out the procedure.