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.
Patient Forums. Your doctor has just ordered a test called an EMG. EMG stands for Electromyogram which loosely translated means electrical testing of muscles but in fact has come to mean electrical testing of nerves and muscles. The EMG is performed by a specialist, the Electromyographer, who is usually a Neurologist or a Physiatrist.