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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Tighten
  1. Hearing Tests for Children: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... sounds. Normally, a tiny muscle inside the ear tightens to protect your ear when you hear loud ... noises are needed to trigger the muscle to tighten, or if it doesn't tighten at all, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/hearing-tests-for-children - Medical Tests
  2. Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... records your muscle activity at rest. You will tighten (contract) the muscle slowly while the machine records ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...yography-emg-and-nerve-conduction-studies - Medical Tests
  3. Measuring Blood Pressure: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... blood pressure cuff inflates, you'll feel it tighten around your arm. Your provider will then open ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/measuring-blood-pressure - Medical Tests
  4. Myasthenia Gravis Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... at rest. Then you will be asked to tighten (contract) the muscle slowly and steadily. The machine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/myasthenia-gravis-tests - Medical Tests