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Conduction velocities for different types of nerves and their distribution within populations.
| Nerve type | Conduction velocity | Distribution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corticospinal axons | 5–94 m s−1 | Exponential | Firmin et al. (2014) |
| Type I sensory | 80–100 m s−1 | Normal | Boyd and Kalu (1979), Heckman and Binder (1988) |
| Type II sensory | 30–40 m s−1 | Normal | Boyd and Kalu (1979) |
| Motor axon | 70–110 m s−1 | Exponential | Heckman and Binder (1988), Zengel et al. (1985) |
