Dissection 101
Dissection Safety Follow all rules given by your teacher Rinse specimen prior to dissection Never remove specimen or equipment from the lab Specimen must stay IN the pan until the end of the lab
Cutting Handle the scalpel with extreme care Always cut away from your body and away from others Secure specimen to pan with pins before cutting Do NOT cut while holding the specimen
Dissecting Equipment Dissecting pins- holding tissue in place Dissecting needles- pull apart tissue Scalpel – opening an organism and cutting tissue
More Equipment Forceps- picking up or moving tissue Scissors- cutting through tissue Medicine dropper- adding / removing liquid Ruler- measuring specific parts
Clean Up ALL equipment must be clean and dry Dispose of specimen as instructed by your teacher. Do NOT just throw in trash. Leave kits open to continue to air dry
Evaluation: Complete the Table Name of Equip. Function Safety Tip