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Adult EMG reference values
Compare normative nerve conduction values (latency, amplitude, velocity) by author (Ferrante, Kimura, Preston, AANEM) and nerve.
This tool consolidates key adult nerve conduction normative values from widely used references in clinical electrodiagnostic practice.
Mark A. Ferrante (2019)
EMG Lesion Localization and Characterization: A Case Studies Approach. Demos Medical, 2019. Ferrante values here follow Table 9.1 of the EDX cases (Cleveland Clinic technique): includes the 5–9 years column and subsequent decade bands; distal latency and amplitude vary with age per the source.
Jun Kimura
Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle: Principles and Practice. Classic consolidated reference. General adult values. Includes F-wave tables with estimated limits (mean + 2 SD).
David C. Preston
Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders. Practical reference values widely used in residency and fellowship training.
AANEM - Shan Chen et al. (2016)
AANEM Practice Topic: Electrodiagnostic Reference Values for Upper and Lower Limb Nerve Conduction Studies in Adult Populations. Muscle Nerve, 2016. Strict normative basis with BMI and age stratification.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic adult normative table for motor and sensory studies, including F-wave limits and cranial responses (facial and blink reflex), per the reference PDF used on this service.
EPM - Escola Paulista de Medicina
UNIFESP/EPM nerve conduction normal values table. Established Brazilian reference, with sex and age stratification for some modalities.
Jay M. Weiss - Easy EMG
Easy EMG: A Guide to Performing NCS and EMG. Practical values emphasizing the effect of age on minimum acceptable amplitude.
Andrew W. Michell
Neurophysiology. Synthetic reference values for daily clinical use.
Table data were extracted and consolidated from reference documents available to this service. Minor discrepancies between sources are expected and reflect methodological differences (distances, temperature, electrodes, populations). "-" means the author did not report that parameter.
Frequently asked questions
Which reference authors are included?
Ferrante, Kimura, Preston, AANEM and other classic normative sources, compared by nerve and parameter.
Can I use this table in academic work?
Yes, cite the canonical URL and access date. Confirm primary literature for formal publications.
How to cite this page
Vancouver: Eletrodiagnostico. EMG reference values for adults [Internet]. São Paulo; 2026 [cited YYYY Mon DD]. Available from: https://eletrodiagnostico.com.br/emgcalculator/emg-reference/