Differentiation of Bolus Texture During Deglutition via High-Density Surface Electromyography: A Pilot Study

• Published in: The Laryngoscope
• Main Authors: Ornelas, Gladys, Bueno Garcia, Hassler, Bracken, David J, Linnemeyer-Risser, Kristen, Coleman, Todd P, Weissbrod, Philip A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2023
• Subjects: laryngeal electromyography; swallow; electrophysiology; surface electromyography; high-density surface electromyography; EMG

Swallowing is a complex neuromuscular task. There is limited spatiotemporal data on normative surface electromyographic signal during swallow, particularly across standard textures. We hypothesize the pattern of electromyographic signal of the anterior neck varies cranio-caudally, that laterality ca...