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EEG electrode nomenclature

Topic: Pharmacology

Created on Wednesday, July 26 2006 by jdmiles

Last modified on Wednesday, January 3 2007.

In the 10-20 system of defining EEG electrodes, which picture most accurately shows the placement of electrode PZ?

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A)
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This image corresponds to the electrode which is called cz in the 10-20 system.  (See References)

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B)
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This image corresponds to the electrode which is called t3 in the 10-20 system.  (See References)

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C)
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The following diagram displays the placement of electrodes in the 10-20 system.

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D)
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This image corresponds to the electrode which is called f7 in the 10-20 system.  (See References)

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E)
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This image corresponds to the electrode which is called o1 in the 10-20 system.  (See References)

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References:

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