Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 284-289 , April 2010

Mathematical equation of fusion index of tetanic contraction of skeletal muscles

Received 13 August 2008 ,Revised 17 February 2009 ,Accepted 22 February 2009.

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Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 284-289 , April 2010

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