Table 1 Primary Functions of Assessments

Composite Scores

Assesses a variety of motor, sensory, reflex and balance responses

Cylinder Test

Assesses spontaneous forelimb use

Grid Walking

Assesses sensorimotor function, motor coordination and placing deficits during locomotion

Ledged Tapered Beam

Assesses hindlimb functioning

Reaching Chamber/Pellet Retrieval

Assesses skilled forepaw use and motor functioning

Staircase Test

Assesses forelimb extension, grasping skills, side bias and independent use of forelimbs

Pasta Test

Assesses manual dexterity and fine motor skills

Ladder Rung Walking test

Assesses fore- and hindlimb stepping, Placing and coordination

Forelimb Flexion

Assesses forelimb function

Forelimb Placing

Assesses forelimb function and placing deficits

Corner Test

Assesses sensorimotor and postural asymmetries

Accelerated Rotarod

Assesses motor coordination and balance

Adhesive Removal

Assesses tactile responses and asymmetries

Morris Water Maze

Assesses spatial learning and memory

Radial Arm Maze

Assesses spatial learning and memory