There are various conditions that can cause muscle twitching. Minor muscle twitching is usually the result of less serious, lifestyle-related causes. More severe muscle twitching, however, is often the result of a serious condition.
An electrode is an electrical conductor used to make contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit (e.g. a semiconductor, an electrolyte, a vacuum or air).
Electrode â the end of the wire that connects the patient to the monitor. Cables â the bundle of wires used to connect electrodes from the patient. to the monitor. Lead â made up of a negative and positive electrode that looks at different. aspects of the heart depending on where the electrodes are located.