F-response studies: computer analysis and recovery cycle.
A computerized technique has been used for the analysis of F responses in normal subjects. Differences between the dominant and non-dominant upper limb have been found in some subjects and potentiation of the F response by the Jendrassik manoeuvre has been demonstrated. The recovery cycle of the F response has been studied in human subjects and in the rat and has been found to be similar to that of the H reflex. Such studies may be useful for studying alpha motor neurone excitability.
D000328:Adult; D000870:Anterior Horn Cells / Q000502:physiology*; D003201:Computers; D005071:Evoked Potentials; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009046:Motor Neurons / Q000502:physiology*; D009431:Neural Conduction; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods; D012016:Reference Values