EMG session sheet

Electrode positions, signal check and MVC test on one sheet

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25.10.2026

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Device · sampling rate

Recording set-up per Konrad 2005: Inter-electrode distance 2 cm (centre to centre) · Skin impedance: aim < 10 kΩ, up to 30 kΩ acceptable, above 50 kΩ prepare again · Band-pass 10–500 Hz · Sampling ≥ 1000 Hz · no notch filter

S1 M. Serratus Anterior Serratus Anterior · right · Shoulder Literature

Position: Horizontally over 6th rib, below axilla
Orientation: Horizontal, anterior to axillary line
Signal check: Forward flexion of the arms, shoulder protraction, push-ups.
Crosstalk from: latissimus dorsi · intercostal muscles · costal portion of pectoralis

Skin prepared ImpedancekΩ Signal check ok MVC peakµV Note

Sources: Ekstrom et al. 2003 · Signal check & crosstalk: Criswell 2011 · MVC test & set-up: Konrad 2005
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