Comparison of three different sedative-anaesthetic protocols (ketamine, ketamine-medetomidine and alphaxalone) in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

Table 2 Scorecard for muscular tension

Score	Quality	Character
0	No muscle tension	Complete relaxation, adequate muscle relaxation for performing minor invasive procedures
1	Normal muscle tension	Partial relaxation
2	Increased muscle tension	Rigidity in muscles

The muscular tension was assessed by resistance to flexion of limbs (leg muscle tension was evaluated by flexion and extension of the left rear leg) and by opening the jaws (jaw tension was evaluated by pulling the lower jaw open by an index finger).

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