Facial EMG & Startle Response

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BIOPAC fEMG electrodesFacial electromyography (fEMG) typically uses surface EMG electrodes to detect activity at the zygomaticus (cheek), orbicularis oculi (under eye), and/or corrugator supercilii (brow) muscle regions as a participant is exposed to a stimulus, such as sounds, pictures, or smells for psychophysiology or neuroscience studies.

Multiple stimulus paradigms for Startle Response applications can be set. Present a pre-defined auditory stimulus or stimulate the subject based on the result of a physiological response. Turn on lights or generate tones for detailed reaction time studies. Deliver auditory stimuli for startle response paradigms.

To perform multiple stimulus paradigms for Startle Response applications, use the STM100C stimulator and the MP System Control channels. Present a pre-defined auditory stimulus or stimulate the subject based on the result of a physiological response. Turn on lights or generate tones for detailed reaction time studies. Auditory stimuli can also be used to deliver auditory stimuli for startle response paradigms.

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The eye blink response is captured after the sound is delivered to the subject. Use a wired or wireless EMG amplifier and surface EMG electrodes to record facial EMG (eyeblinks); for MRI protocols, record zygomaticus activity with an MR Safe pressure pad transducer (see TSD110-MRI and Application Note 235). Set the software to integrate the signal on-line. Calculate the time and amplitude of the response using the measurement tools. Automate analysis with the Peak Detection features and display the results as a new channel.

Alternatively, the auditory stimuli can be delivered from a presentation system such as E-Prime or SuperLab and the automated stimulus analysis software can be used to calculate the latency and amplitude of the response. AcqKnowledge will convert the trigger marks from the presentation system into software events and then AcqKnowledge will use the events as part of the Stim-Response Analysis routine. AcqKnowledge can also interface with third-party stimulators including transcranial magnetic stimulation. The software also interfaces with the major presentation systems for the delivery and timing of the stimulus delivery.

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Wired

MP36R System plus SuperLab System, leads & reusable 4 mm electrodes

  • 1 x MP36R Systems
  • 3 x Ag-AgCl Reusable Snap Electrodes
  • 1 x Electrode Gels
  • 1 x Adhesive Disks
  • 1 x SuperLab System for MP36/35 or MP36R
  • 1 x Lead set, shielded, BSL
  • 1 x Abrasive Pads 10/pk

MP36R System plus headphones, leads & 4 mm reusable electrodes

  • 1 x MP36R Systems
  • 1 x Headphones
  • 3 x Ag-AgCl Reusable Snap Electrodes
  • 1 x Adhesive Disks
  • 1 x Electrode Gels
  • 1 x Lead set, shielded, BSL
  • 1 x Abrasive Pads 10/pk
  • 1 x Electrode Impedance Checker

MP160 System + SuperLab + EMG amp & reusable 4 mm electrodes

  • 1 x MP160 Data Acquisition Systems
  • 1 x Module Extension Cables
  • 2 x Ag-AgCl Electrodes
  • 1 x Ag-AgCl Electrodes
  • 1 x Adhesive Disks
  • 1 x Electrode Gels
  • 1 x SuperLab Stimulus Presentation System
  • 1 x Headphones, Monaural
  • 1 x Electromyogram Amplifier
  • 1 x Abrasive Pads 10/pk
  • 1 x Electrode Impedance Checker

MP160 System + Stimulator & headphones + EMG amp & disposable electrodes

  • 1 x MP160 Data Acquisition Systems
  • 1 x Module Extension Cables
  • 2 x Ag-AgCl Electrodes
  • 1 x Ag-AgCl Electrodes
  • 1 x Adhesive Disks
  • 1 x Electrode Gels
  • 1 x Stimulator Module
  • 1 x Headphones, Monaural
  • 1 x Electromyogram Amplifier
  • 1 x Abrasive Pads 10/pk
  • 1 x Electrode Impedance Checker

Wireless

MP160 System + stimulator + wireless EMG + 4 mm reusable electrodes

  • 1 x MP160 Data Acquisition Systems
  • 1 x Electrode Leads - BioNomadix Wireless
  • 1 x Electrode Leads - BioNomadix Wireless
  • 5 x Ag-AgCl Reusable Snap Electrodes
  • 1 x Adhesive Disks
  • 1 x Electrode Gels
  • 1 x BioNomadix 2Ch Wireless EMG Amplifier
  • 1 x Stimulator Module

BioNomadix Logger for EMG plus Stimulator

  • 1 x BioNomadix Wireless Wearable Physiology Logger
  • 1 x Electrode Leads - BioNomadix Wireless
  • 1 x Electrode Leads - BioNomadix Wireless
  • 5 x Ag-AgCl Reusable Snap Electrodes
  • 1 x Adhesive Disks
  • 1 x Electrode Gels
  • 1 x Stimulator Module

MRI

MP160 System + Setup for Facial EMG in MRI

  • 1 x MP160 Data Acquisition Systems
  • 1 x EMG Electromyogram Amplifier for MRI
  • 1 x MRI Filtered Cable Sets
  • 5 x Disposable RT Electrodes - 3/set (pk of 20 sets)
  • 1 x EEG/ECG/EMG/EOG Prep Gel 114 g
  • 1 x Electrode Impedance Checker

MP160 System + Stimulator & EMG with disposable electrodes for MRI

  • 1 x MP160 Data Acquisition Systems
  • 1 x Stimulator Module
  • 1 x MRI Filtered Cable Sets
  • 1 x EMG Electromyogram Amplifier for MRI
  • 1 x MRI Filtered Cable Sets
  • 2 x Leads - RT for MRI
  • 1 x Disposable RT Electrodes - 3/set (pk of 20 sets)
  • 1 x Disp. RT Dry Electrode for EDA, 100/pk
  • 1 x Electrode Gel - salt free - 250 g
  • 1 x Abrasive Pads 10/pk
  • 1 x Stimulus Isolation Adapters
  • 1 x Electrode Impedance Checker

Animal

MP36R System plus SuperLab System, leads & reusable 4 mm electrodes

  • 1 x MP36R Systems
  • 3 x Ag-AgCl Reusable Snap Electrodes
  • 1 x Electrode Gels
  • 1 x Adhesive Disks
  • 1 x SuperLab System for MP36/35 or MP36R
  • 1 x Lead set, shielded, BSL
  • 1 x Abrasive Pads 10/pk

MP36R System plus headphones, leads & 4 mm reusable electrodes

  • 1 x MP36R Systems
  • 1 x Headphones
  • 3 x Ag-AgCl Reusable Snap Electrodes
  • 1 x Adhesive Disks
  • 1 x Electrode Gels
  • 1 x Lead set, shielded, BSL
  • 1 x Abrasive Pads 10/pk
  • 1 x Electrode Impedance Checker

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