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Heterogeneity in vertical positioning of the hyoid bone in relation to genioglossal activity in men.
The Angle orthodontist - 1 Jun 2004
Pae Eung-Kwon, Blasius Jeffrey J, Nanda Ravindra
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is any relationship among genioglossus (GG) baseline electromyographic (EMG) activity, upper airway resistance, and sex. We hypothesized that GG baseline EMG activity and its response to pharyngeal partial occlusion may be heterogeneous in men but homogeneous in women. Lateral head roentgenograms were obtained in the upright standing position with the head at...
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