Table 1 Neurological scores system
| Â | Score | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Spontaneous activity (3-min test period) | No movement | Slight movement | Touches 1 or 2 sides of cage | Touches 3 or 4 sides of cage |
Symmetry of movement (forelimbs and hind limbs) | Total asymmetry | Near-total asymmetry | Mild asymmetry | Complete symmetry |
Floor walking | No walking | Walks in circles only | Curvilinear path | Straight path |
Beam walking | Falls off of beam | Hugs beam | Stands on beam | Walk on beam |
Response to vibrissae touch of the left side |  | No response | Weak response | Symmetrical response |