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Table 4 Focused points in TMS, BMS and BSS

From: New reliable scoring system, Toyama mouse score, to evaluate locomotor function following spinal cord injury in mice

Criteria

TMS

BMS

BSS

Ankle movement

Frequency

G

-

-

Mobile extent

G

G

-

Movement in other joints

Y / N

-

-

Toe movement

Y / N

-

-

Touchable area of the sole

at Resting

G

Y / N

Y / N

at Stepping

G

G

-

Coordination

Y / N

G

-

Hindlimb movement at stepping

G

G

-

Body supporting

G

Y / N

G

  1. Y / N: Score points are judged in yes or no.
  2. G: Score points are judged with several grades of functions.
  3. -: Not determined.