ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF FACIAL MUSCLES DURING MASTICATION: AN EMG ANALYSIS
Keywords:
mastication, facial muscles, electromyography, muscle activity, chewing, EMG analysisAbstract
Mastication involves coordinated activity of multiple facial muscles that control jaw movements and food processing. Electromyography (EMG) provides valuable insights into the electrophysiological patterns of these muscles during chewing. This study investigates the EMG activity of key facial muscles during mastication, aiming to characterize muscle activation sequences and intensities relative to different food textures. Understanding these patterns is important for clinical assessment of masticatory function and rehabilitation.
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