Wire Hanging
During the Wire Hanging test, the mouse hangs from an elevated wire or cage top. After the mouse has grasped the wire with its front paws, the time it takes for the mouse is recorded to determine whether neuromuscular or motor impairments are present.
The wire test is started by hanging with two forepaws on the wire, and depending on the functional ability of the mouse it can also use the hind limbs and tail.
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