Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 3 , Pages 508-512 , June 2010

Auditory evoked blink reflex and posterior auricular muscle response: Observations in patients with HFS and PFS

Received 17 January 2009 ,Revised 21 June 2009 ,Accepted 27 July 2009.

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Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 3 , Pages 508-512 , June 2010

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