<p></p><p></p><p>Recognizing artifact (false alterations of EEG data) is one
of the most essential skills in EEG analysis. This chapter will cover
artifacting etiquette to ensure the best possible recording, as well as the
identification of:</p>

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<!--[endif]-->Muscle artifact</p>

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<!--[endif]-->Eye blink and eye movement artifact</p>

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<!--[endif]-->Glossokinetic artifact</p>

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<!--[endif]-->Drowsiness artifact</p>

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<!--[endif]-->Sweat artifacts</p>

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<!--[endif]-->EKG and pulse artifacts</p>

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<!--[endif]-->Salt Bridge Artifacts</p>

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<!--[endif]-->Electrode and Equipment artifacts</p>

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<!--[endif]-->Environmental Noise artifacts</p>

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<!--[endif]-->Medication “artifacts” </p><p></p><p></p>