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Table 1 Muscle Selection. This table shows the original surgery plan, alternative site options, and the final selections. The electrodes were inserted in the numerical order in which they are shown, and the surgical time needed for implantation is indicated for each muscle

From: Stable, three degree-of-freedom myoelectric prosthetic control via chronic bipolar intramuscular electrodes: a case study

Electrode

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Initial Plan

Pro T.

FCU

FDS

FPL

Sup.

ECRB

EDC

EPL

Alternatives

 

FCR

FDP

  

ECRL

EDMP

APL

Final Setup

Pro T.

FCR

FDS

FCU

Sup.

ECRL

EDC

ECU

Time Needed (min)

18

2

2

2

2

2

2

3

  1. The acronyms are defined as follows: Pro T. Pronator Teres, FCR Flexor Carpi Radialis, FCU Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, FDP Flexor Digitorum Profundus, FDS Flexor Digitorum Superficialis, FPL Flexor Pollicis Longus, ECRB Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis, ECRL Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus, Sup. Supinator, EDC Extensor Digitorum Communis, EDMP Extensor Digiti Minimi Proprius, EPL Extensor Pollicis Longus, and APL Abductor Pollicis Longus