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Electromyographical Study of Reflex, Premotor, and Simple Reaction Time of Relaxed Muscle to Joint Displacement

Waneen WyrickDepartment of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, The University of Texas at Austin
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Ann DuncanDepartment of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, The University of Texas at Austin
Pages 1-10 | Published online: 13 Aug 2013

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