Nerve conduction velocity
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Nerve conduction velocity
For the test used to evaluate nerve function in humans, see Nerve conduction study.
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Nerve conduction velocity is the speed at which an electrochemical signal propagates down a neural pathway. Many things can affect this, including axon diameter, myelination, the internal resistance of the axon, and temperature. Nerve conduction velocity differs from species to species, and to a lesser degree, from individual to individual.
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