Table 1 The mean size and weight of the phrenic nerve-diaphragm tissue
| Group | Rat body weight(g) | Hemi-diaphragm mass (mg) | Hemi-diaphragm length (mm) | Hemi-diaphragm width (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 °C(n = 11) | 245.7 (65.3) | 168.8 (49.3) | 10.2 (1.3) | 19.3 (2.7) |
| 38 °C(n = 11) | 256.8 (34.2) | 163.9 (29.6) | 9.6 (0.9) | 20.1 (3.4) |
| 40 °C(n = 11) | 238 (18.9) | 152 (25.3) | 8.8 (1.1) | 17.2 (2.1) |