Skip to main content

Table 2 Electrode locations

From: Use of antagonist muscle EMG in the assessment of neuromuscular health of the low back

Muscle

Electrode location

Erector spinae

3.5Ā cm from the midline at the level of L2 and L4 vertebrae

External oblique

Approximately 10Ā cm lateral to umbilicus with an orientation of 45Ā° from vertical

Rectus abdominals

3Ā cm lateral to the umbilicus