We demonstrate a novel arterial ligation model in murine spinotrapezius muscle, including a step-by-step procedure and description of required instrumentation. We describe the surgery and relevant outcome measurements relating to vascular network remodeling and functional vasodilation using intravital and confocal microscopy.
Guendel, A. M., Martin, K. S., Cutts, J., Foley, P. L., Bailey, A. M., Mac Gabhann, F., Cardinal, T. R., Peirce, S. M. Murine Spinotrapezius Model to Assess the Impact of Arteriolar Ligation on Microvascular Function and Remodeling. J. Vis. Exp. (73), e50218, doi:10.3791/50218 (2013).