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EEG electrode nomenclature

Topic: Pharmacology

Created on Wednesday, July 26 2006 by jdmiles

Last modified on Wednesday, January 3 2007.

Using the nomenclature of the 10-10 system, what is the name of the EEG electrode highlighted in red in this illustration?

A) Tp8

B) F9

C) Fpz

D) Af8

E) C5

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This question was created on July 26, 2006 by jdmiles.
This question was last modified on January 03, 2007.

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

A) tp8

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Tp8 is shown in red in the image below:

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B) f9

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F9 is shown in red in the image below:

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C) fpz

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Fpz is shown in red in the image below:

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D) af8

This answer is correct.

The following diagram displays the placement of electrodes in the 10-10 system.

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E) c5

This answer is incorrect.

C5 is shown in red in the image below:

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References:

1. Fisch, B. (1999). Fisch and Spehlmann's EEG Primer. 3rd revised and enlarged edition. Elsevier, Amsterdam. (ISBN:0444821481)

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pharmacology
EEG electrode nomenclature
Question ID: 727200601
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 07/26/2006
Modified: 01/03/2007
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