Group-averaged characteristics of quiescence

Spinal LevelOnset of Quiescence (ms)Duration of Quiescence (ms)Normalized Time of Onset (% RR)Normalized Duration of Quiescence (% RR)Absolute Quiescent Velocity (mm/s)Maximum Absolute Velocity (m/s)
Medulla158 ± 10448 ± 9620 ± 256 ± 70.3 ± 0.21.9 ± 0.5
C2266 ± 110360 ± 11333 ± 1545 ± 200.3 ± 0.24.3 ± 1.3
C6314 ± 105286 ± 9639 ± 1336 ± 120.4 ± 0.15.2 ± 0.7
  • Note:—Cord velocity is <0.06 cm/s (in cervical spinal cord motion). RR indicates a period in the cardiac cycle.