Table 2 Composite neurological score system
Test | Score | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Spontaneous activity (in cage for 5 min) | No movement | Barely moves position | Moves but does not approach at least three sides of cage | Moves and approaches at least three sides of cage |
Spontaneous movements of all limbs | No movement | Slight movement of limbs | Moves all limbs but slowly | Move all limbs same as pre-SAH |
Movements of forelimbs (outstretching while held by tail) | No outreaching | Slight outreaching | Outreach is limited and less than pre-SAH | Outreach same as pre-SAH |
Climbing wall of wire cage | Â | Fails to climb | Climbs weakly | Normal climbing |
Reaction to touch on both side of trunk | Â | No response | Weak response | Normal response |
Response to vibrissae touch | Â | No response | Weak response | Normal response |