Turns amplitude analysis of the orbicularis oculi and oris muscles

Maria E Farrugia1, Robin P Kennett

  • 1Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, The Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK. mefarrug@tinyonline.co.uk

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