Myograph

Myograph

A myograph is any device used to measure the force produced my a muscle when under contraction.[1] Such a device is commonly used in myography, the study of the velocity and intensity of muscular contraction.[2] A myograph can take several forms, including the pressure myograph, wire myograph and acceleromyograph.

References

  1. ^ Blood, Douglas C.; Studdert, Virginia P. (Jan 15, 1999) (in English). Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary. Saunders Ltd.. ISBN 978-0-7020-2788-8. http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/Veterinary-Medicine/Veterinary-Reference-and-Review/book/9780702027888/Saunders-Comprehensive-Veterinary-Dictionary-Soft-Cover/. 
  2. ^ Urdang, Laurence (in English). -Ologies &- Isms: A Thematic Dictionary (2 ed.). Gale Research Co. ISBN 978-0810310551. 

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  • Myograph — My o*graph, n. [Myo + graph.] (Physiol.) An instrument for determining and recording the different phases, as the intensity, velocity, etc., of a muscular contraction. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • myograph — [mī′ō graf΄] n. [ MYO + GRAPH] an instrument for recording muscular contractions …   English World dictionary

  • Myograph — miografas statusas T sritis Kūno kultūra ir sportas apibrėžtis Prietaisas raumenų susitraukimams užrašyti, grafiškai registruoti. kilmė gr. myos – raumuo + graphō – rašau atitikmenys: angl. myograph vok. Myograph, m rus. миограф …   Sporto terminų žodynas

  • myograph — miografas statusas T sritis Kūno kultūra ir sportas apibrėžtis Prietaisas raumenų susitraukimams užrašyti, grafiškai registruoti. kilmė gr. myos – raumuo + graphō – rašau atitikmenys: angl. myograph vok. Myograph, m rus. миограф …   Sporto terminų žodynas

  • myograph — myographic /muy euh graf ik/, adj. myographically, adv. myography /muy og reuh fee/, n. /muy euh graf , grahf /, n. an instrument for recording the contractions and relaxations of muscles. [1865 70; MYO + GRAPH] * * * …   Universalium

  • myograph — A recording instrument by which tracings are made of muscular contractions. [myo + G. grapho, to write] palate m. SYN: palatograph. * * * myo·graph .graf n an apparatus for producing myograms myo·graph·ic .mī ə graf ik adj …   Medical dictionary

  • Myograph — My|o|graph, der; en, en [↑ graph]: Gerät, das die Zuckungen eines Muskels in Kurvenform aufzeichnet …   Universal-Lexikon

  • Myograph — Myo|gra̱ph [↑...graph] m; en, en: Gerät, das die Zuckungen eines Muskels in Kurvenform aufzeichnet …   Das Wörterbuch medizinischer Fachausdrücke

  • myograph — instrument for recording muscular contractions Scientific Instruments …   Phrontistery dictionary

  • myograph — n. device for recording muscle contractions …   English contemporary dictionary

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