Alpha Rhythm

Brain waves characterized by a relatively high voltage or amplitude and a frequency of 8-13 Hz. They constitute the majority of waves recorded by EEG registering the activity of the parietal and occipital lobes when the individual is awake, but relaxed with the eyes closed.

Year introduced: 1974(1972)

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.376.300.150.374, E01.370.405.245.287.374, G07.265.087.500, G11.561.127.500

MeSH Unique ID: D000513

Entry Terms:

• Alpha Rhythms
• Rhythm, Alpha
• Rhythms, Alpha

Previous Indexing:

• Electroencephalography (1966-1971)

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological
Electroencephalography
Brain Waves
Alpha Rhythm

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Electrodiagnosis
Electroencephalography
Brain Waves
Alpha Rhythm

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Electrophysiological Phenomena
Brain Waves
Alpha Rhythm

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena
Brain Waves
Alpha Rhythm