1. Cat Dissection Felis domesticus
Honors Anatomy & Physiology

2. Dissection Safety Always cut away from self
Never point tools toward self or partners
Point sharpener away from self or partners
Never hold specimen in hand while cutting
No Gum, mouth closed while cutting
Long hair tied back
Long sleeves rolled back
Never remove any tool, specimen, organ, or tissue from class/lab

3. Dissection Tools Scalpel Sharpener Large and small scissors
Needle point and blunt probe
Needle point and blunt forceps
Large and small Bone Shears
Bone saw
Pail opener
Preservative
Straight and T-pins

4. Getting Started Select a group of 4
Select your cat and place in on a tray
Remove outer bag and put aside
Remove inner bag (conserving preservative)
Place inner bag w/preservatives in sink
Determine gender of your cat
Decide on a name for your cat

5. Skinning the Cat Goggles, Gloves (S,M,L), and Aprons (tied)
Tools Needed: Tray, Scalpel, Scissors, Forceps
You tube Skinning Cat

6. Identifying Integument
Photograph and label the following
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Hair
Muscle Tissue
1 Picture per group, hand written labels, all members names

7. Differentiate the 3 tissue types:

8. Clean Up Time Allow yourself 5-10 minutes to cleanup
Ensure your cat has adequate preservative
Re-wrap cat in its skin
Place in inner bag, and outer bag w/rubber band
Place cat in class bin in prep room
All fur/removed tissues in trash
Spray tools, tray, and table (apron) w/cleaner
Rinse at sink and towel dry tools, tray, and table Clean sink at lab table
Return safety equipment and tools to proper location
All group members are responsible for clean up
Wash your hands and get instructor approval