Assessing Motility: Example of Non-progressive Motility

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Assessing Motility: Example of Non-progressive Motility

The sperm in the center of this field would be classified as non-progressive. There is flagellar movement, but the head is barely moving and there is no linear or large-circular movement. An immotile sperm and a round cell are also present in this field.