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From: Stereological analysis of sciatic nerve in chickens following neonatal pinealectomy: an experimental study

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The point counting method for estimation of the cross section area of sciatic nerve. The profile area of nerve can be estimated by placing a tested point grid on the profile of nerve. The number of points, P, that hits the profile area multiplied by the area associated with each grid point, a(p), is an unbiased estimate of cross section area of nerve. A = a (p)·ΣP. The same approach can be also used for estimation of cross section area of axon.

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Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury

ISSN: 1749-7221