The invention relates to a medical electrode for recording bioelectrical signals from a muscle, in particular a cardiac muscle, via the skin of a human or animal. The medical electrode comprises: a metal contact (2) for connection to an electrode cable； an electrically conductive electrode plate (3) for receiving the bioelectrical signals； a contact means (4) for establishing an electrical contact between the electrode plate and the skin； and an electronic circuit (7) which comprises a memory (6) for storing electrode-related data.
