Etymed
electromyography
Definition
The process of recording electrical activity in muscles
Clinical context
A 34-year-old woman presents with progressive weakness in her arms and legs over the past 6 months. She has difficulty climbing stairs and lifting objects. Electromyography is performed to evaluate the electrical activity in her muscles and determine whether the weakness is due to muscle disease or nerve dysfunction.
Mnemonic
EMG = Electrical Muscles Go