Experiment for teaching virtual cathode in nerve conduction studies.
Sanjeev D NandedkarPaul E BarkhausErik V StålbergPublished in: Muscle & nerve (2021)
This experiment demonstrates that nerve stimulation can occur near the anode when high-intensity stimulus is used. It also illustrates collision of action potentials. This exercise can help trainees understand potential pitfalls in nerve conduction studies, especially at very proximal stimulation sites or when high stimulus intensity is used.