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.
Highlights. 1  Electromyography (EMG) is a procedure that assesses the health of muscles and nerves. It may be used diagnose suspected muscle or nerve disorders. 2  There are usually two parts to an EMG procedure: the nerve conduction study and the needle EMG. A nerve conduction study evaluates the nerves that control muscle movement, while a needle EMG assesses nerve activity within the muscles. Abnormal EMG results usually indicate nerve or muscle damage.