1 Dirk is also the name of the Dragon's Lair protagonist, Dirk the Dashing. 2  Dirk the Dashing is a knight, similar to Dirk Strider's dancestor/ectobiological son Dave Strider.
Electromyography (EMG) is a general term meaning, the recording of the electrical activity of nerve and muscle. EMG is a diagnostic test used to assess the function of nerves and muscles. You may be sent for an EMG test if you are experiencing numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain. The test may take from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on what your doctor has ordered.
URL of this page: //medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003929.htm. Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. The health care provider will insert a very thin needle electrode through the skin into the muscle. The electrode on the needle picks up the electrical activity given off by your muscles. This activity appears on a nearby monitor, and may be heard through a speaker.