Movement of genioglossus muscle during quiet breathing using ultrasound imaging

B. C. H. Kwan, J. E. Butler, L. E. Bilston, S. Gandevia (Randwick, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - The upper airway and oral appliances
Session: The upper airway and oral appliances
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4443

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