Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 46-54 , February 2009

Anticipatory postural adjustments to arm movement reveal complex control of paraspinal muscles in the thorax

Received 23 November 2006 ,Revised 27 April 2007 ,Accepted 15 June 2007.

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Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 46-54 , February 2009

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