Beam walking test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001169",
  "term": "Beam walking test",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A behavioral assessment used in neurotoxicology and neuroscience research to evaluate motor coordination, balance, and fine motor skills in rodents. The test involves observing an animal's ability to traverse a narrow elevated beam without falling. Performance is typically quantified by the time taken to cross, the number of slips, or the number of falls.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "brain",
    "paresis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 852 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/beam-walking-test/"
}