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Asymmetric Walkway: A Novel Behavioral Assay for Studying Asymmetric Locomotion
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Asymmetric Walkway: A Novel Behavioral Assay for Studying Asymmetric Locomotion

Asymmetric Walkway: A Novel Behavioral Assay for Studying Asymmetric Locomotion

DOI:
10.3791/52921-v

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08:19 min

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January 15, 2016

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1Neural Engineering Laboratory, Biomedical Research Center,West Virginia University School of Medicine

Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 00:54Asymmetric Walkway Box Assembly
  • 03:15Training the Rats
  • 05:18Testing and Analysis
  • 06:29Results: Limb Swing Phases in Different Locomotor Conditions
  • 07:29Conclusion

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Here, we present a protocol to quantify precise stepping in rodents. Cortical and the spinal central pattern generator signals are required for precise foot-placement during obstructed locomotion. We report here the novel constrained walking task that directly examines precise stepping behavior.

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Asymmetric WalkwayGait AsymmetryLocomotor Limb-positioning TaskQuadrupedal GaitMotor CortexStride LengthInterstride LengthHD CameraBehavioral AssayRat Locomotion

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