Anconeus muscle: a human muscle preparation suitable for in-vitro microelectrode studies

Muscle Nerve. 1991 Dec;14(12):1189-92. doi: 10.1002/mus.880141208.

Abstract

We performed in-vitro microelectrode studies on the anconeus muscle of 14 patients with diseases of neuromuscular transmission. The procedure detected marked abnormalities in all patients studied, and may therefore be a valuable technique for the study of human disorders of neuromuscular transmission.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Elbow
  • Electromyography
  • Forearm
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome / pathology
  • Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Microelectrodes
  • Muscles / pathology
  • Muscles / physiopathology*
  • Myasthenia Gravis / pathology
  • Myasthenia Gravis / physiopathology*
  • Neuromuscular Junction / physiology*
  • Synaptic Transmission / physiology*