A system for detecting and analyzing electrical activity in the anatomy of an
organism
underlying an electrode array provides signals corresponding to electrical activity
adjacent each electrode. Such signals are correlated to the underlying anatomy
of the organism and representative outputs presented through various types of output
devices. Such outputs may include variations in coloration or other qualities in
correspondence with representations of underlying anatomical structures. The system
includes novel electrode structures (200, 224, and 284) and methods
for producing and attaching electrode arrays (240 and 280) to the
organism. The exemplary form of the invention is used in connection with the diagnosis
of muscle activity in the lower lumbar regions of humans. Levels of muscle activity
detected are analyzed by correlation with the muscular structures underlying the
electrode array. Forms of the invention may be used in other applications.
