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QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF MUSCLE ACTIVITY IN MAMMOGRAPHY POSITIONING

Mieko Uchiyama, Yongbum Lee, Du-Yih Tsai, Kiyoko Kazama, Yasuko Minagawa, Mieko Sadakata, Mitsuko Sayama
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to measure muscle activity in mammography positioning using surface electromyography. The subjects consisted of 15 females in their 30s-50s, and measurement was performed with positioning for mediolateral oblique view and cranio-caudal view. The sternocleidomastoid, biceps brachii, trapezius, and gastrocnemius muscles were evaluated. A multi-purpose, portable bio-amplifier (Polymate AP1000) was used for measurement. As a result, the activities of not only the muscles directly involved in mammography positioning but also those indirectly involved were high as compared with the normal state.
  • Keywords:
    mammography, muscle activity, physical pain, surface electromyography
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  • DOI:
    _unreg_wc-2012.TC13-P1

Event details:

  • IMEKO TC:
  • Event name:
    XX IMEKO World Congress
  • Title:

    Metrology for Green Growth

  • Place:
    Busan, REPUBLIC of KOREA
  • Time:
    09 September 2012 - 12 September 2012