Table 2 Analysis of axonal diameters (μm) measured in the injury group and control group
From: Pathological and immunohistochemical study of lethal primary brain stem injuries
Group | Mean diameter of axons measured at each region (χ ± s) | Mean diameter of axons of the 3 regions (χ ± s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Midbrain (cases) | Pons (cases) | Medulla Oblongata (cases) | ||
Control Group 1 | 3.70 ± 0.70*(20) | 3.95 ± 0.76*(20) | 4.20 ± 0.73*(20) | 3.95 ± 0.73*(20) |
Control Group 2 | 3.64 ± 0.66*(20) | 3.82 ± 0.69*(20) | 4.01 ± 0.72*(20) | 3.83 ± 0.68*(20) |
Injury Group | 4.73 ± 0.72(25) | 4.78 ± 0.72(25) | 5.23 ± 0.72(25) | 4.91 ± 0.73(25) |
Variance Analysis | F = 7.83, P < 0.05 | F = 5.16, P < 0.05 | F = 8.24, P < 0.05 | F = 20.70, P < 0.05 |