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. 2013 Dec 9;82(2):357–374. doi: 10.3797/scipharm.1310-06

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Fig. 1 — Pictorial representation of the rat hindlimb immobilization method. (A) The frame work is made of PVC-coated iron mesh (measurements in cm), (B) to prevent injury to the animal’s body, PVC-coated iron mesh was covered with microporous adhesive tape (measurements in cm), (C) rat’s lower torso and right hindlimb were trimmed of all hair using an automatic hair trimmer, (D) black circle depicts the trimmed area, (E) protective barrier wipe was applied to the lower right hindlimb (arrow), (F) right hindlimb was immobilized using two layers of microporous adhesive tape, (G) framework encased against the abdomen using microporous adhesive tape (measurements in cm).

Fig. 1 — Pictorial representation of the rat hindlimb immobilization method. (A) The frame work is made of PVC-coated iron mesh (measurements in cm), (B) to prevent injury to the animal’s body, PVC-coated iron mesh was covered with microporous adhesive tape (measurements in cm), (C) rat’s lower torso and right hindlimb were trimmed of all hair using an automatic hair trimmer, (D) black circle depicts the trimmed area, (E) protective barrier wipe was applied to the lower right hindlimb (arrow), (F) right hindlimb was immobilized using two layers of microporous adhesive tape, (G) framework encased against the abdomen using microporous adhesive tape (measurements in cm).