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- 00:05Title
- 01:11Animal Set-up
- 02:57Placement of the Electrodes
- 05:15Results: Normal and Abnormal Tetanic Curves
- 06:27Conclusion
We describe an in vivo protocol to measure dorsiflexion of the foot following stimulation of the peroneal nerve and contraction of the anterior crural compartment of the rat hindlimb. Such measurements are an indispensable translational tool for evaluating skeletal muscle pathology and tissue engineering approaches to muscle repair and regeneration.
