1. Background Information to get you started.

2. Why dissection? Dissections are a powerful teaching tool. – To see it is to understand it – unlike 2D diagrams. You will gain an appreciation for organ placement & system set up. There are many similarities between pigs & humans. – Best: muscles, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, reproductive systems…..

3. Other Thoughts: Dissection DOES NOT mean to CUT UP. It means “to expose, to view.” We will rarely be “cutting” but we will – probe & tease tissues to expose them – Note position of organs relative to other for understanding of whole systems.

4. Objectives: Perform a whole body dissection of a vertebrate like ourselves Identify the major anatomical features of your pig. Understand the relationship: – form and function of each organ – each system – how all systems interconnect – homeostasis! Gain dissection skills you will use in your further education experiences

5. Background Information These specimens are NOT raised for dissection purposes. – salvaged from pregnant sows at slaughter for food They have been embalmed via the umbilical cord Arteries and veins also injected with latex – red arteries, blue veins

6. Dissection Tools

7. Gloves Bring own

8. Dissection Tray Must be in Do NOT hold & dissect

9. Scissors

10. Forceps

11. Pins

12. Scalpel

13. Tweezers

14. Storage Bag

15. Storage Bin

16. Pig

17. Apron (if you choose)

18. Cut away from your body & other students

19. Never ingest specimen Or even ask or joke about it

20. All parts stay in tray

21. Read ALL Instructions

22. Wear close toed shoes

23. NO horseplay

24. Anything Breaks let ME know

25. Only touch YOUR supplies

26. Where is safety equipment in the lab

27. After Wash Tray Wash utensils Put bin back in cupboard Wash lab table Wash your hands