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EKG



APPARATUS
EKG sensor
101-05-D5
laptop with LoggerPro, ULI II interface
206
EKG electrode patches
101-05-D5
chair
201


DESCRIPTION
Show that the human heart produces a potential difference, detectable at the skin. 

Attach electrodes to the volunteer's right wrist, inside right elbow, and inside left elbow.  Connect the black (reference) clip to the wrist electrode, green (-) clip to the right elbow electrode, and red (+) clip to the left elbow electrode.  Subject should be seated to minimize signals from other muscles.

NOTES
Use the "Electrocardiogram" experiment file.

sensor and patches:



REFERENCE

Vernier EKG Sensor instructions.