Table 3 Frequency of nerve ending distribution by VL region unit: number (percentile).

From: Intramuscular neural distribution of the vastus lateralis informs effective and safe botulinum neurotoxin injection

Zone (Segment)

1

2

3

4

Average

4.0 ± 2.4 (14.1 ± 5.6)

8.2 ± 6.2 (26.6 ± 14.1)

11.17 ± 3.0 (40.4 ± 8.3)

5.3 ± 3.2 (19.0 ± 12.9)

Range

2–8

2–19

7–15

2–10

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