A flexible mice restrainer for hind limb tumor radiation exposure

摘要

This invention is related to a flexible restraining device used to secure various strains of mice in a stationary position while exposing the animal"s hind limb bearing tumor for radiation exposure. The restrainer is triangular in shape, mounted onto a flat base and made of preferably clear Perspex. The flexible mice restrainer for hind limb tumor radiation exposure comprising of a main body and a moving body with a wing provided thereon are connected to each other at one end, wherein said main body and moving body are provided with a plurality of openings. Width of the restrainer is adjustable by inserting a removable hold key into one of holes on the flexible top wing to facilitate lateral movement. The device is provided to restrain the animal by its tail and hind limbs so as to facilitate the focused radiation to the solid tumor in the hind limb with minimal forward and lateral movement.