Table 1.

Primary Functions of Assessments

Behavioral Test	Function
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