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Commonly used CCI parameters for various species
| Species | Injury site | Crani. size (mm) | Tip diameter (mm) | Velocity (m/s) | Dwell time (ms) | Depth (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouse | Parietal Cortex | 4–5 | 3 | 4–6 | 50–250 | 0.5–2 |
| Rat | Parietal Cortex; Midline | 6–8 | 5–6 | 4 | 50–250 | 1–3 |
| Primate | Frontal Lobe | 11–12 | 10 | 3.5 | 150 | 7 |
| Pig | Frontal Lobe | 15–18 | 15 | 2–4 | 50–400 | 12 |
For each species, injury details commonly used are provided including injury site, craniectomy size, tip diameter, velocity, dwell time, and depth
