Abstract
Muscle sounds were recorded from human orbicularis oris and soleus muscles from 5 healthy subjects during isometric contraction. Frequency analysis of the signals revealed distinct power spectra for each muscle type. The peak frequency for soleus was 10.8 ± 3.1 and for orbicularis oris was 22 ± 5 Hz. The results indicate that muscle sound power spectra may reflect fiber type composition and/or motor unit firing frequency.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Pages | 948-949 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Volume | 13 |
Edition | pt 2 |
ISBN (Print) | 0780302168 |
Publication status | Published - 1991 |
Event | Proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society - Orlando, FL, USA Duration: 31 Oct 1991 → 3 Nov 1991 |
Conference
Conference | Proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society |
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City | Orlando, FL, USA |
Period | 31/10/91 → 3/11/91 |
Keywords
- Muscle sound frequency analysis
- Muscle power spectra
- Motor unit firing frequencies
- Isometric contraction