1. Dogfish Dissection Each checkpoint is counted as
equal parts of your lab grade:
Checkpoint #1 – External Anatomy
Checkpoint #2 – Internal Anatomy
Checkpoint #3 – Clean Up!

2. MAJOR duties of various TEAM Members!!
Head Dissector
acquire tray & specimen; prep for specimen dissection
incisions with direction after conferring with team members
identification & tagging of required structures
assist with clean up of table and materials (cadaver & tissue disposal)
Assistant Dissector
assist with prep & organization of tags/labels
assist with determining incision locations
“hand off” of required tools from the dissecting kit
assist with reading of lab procedures & specific organ system directions

3. MAJOR duties of various TEAM Members!!
Reader
read lab procedures & specific organ system directions
keep field guide, lab papers, computer and table dry & clean
assist with reading of lab procedures & specific organ system directions
assist with clean up of table and materials (soap, rinse, & thorough drying of tray & table - including sink)
Clean Up
assist with prep & organization of tags/labels
assist with clean up of table and materials (soap, rinse, & thorough drying of dissecting kit instruments)

4. Preparation & Examination
Cut out external labels for pin tags.
Locate & tag the major external anatomical parts.
CHECKPOINT #1

5. Generalized Chondrichthyes Anatomy

6. ADDITIONAL (if needed) ASSISTANCE: External Dogfish Tagging

7. Internal Dissection – Shark!!
Locate & tag the major internal anatomical parts.
CHECKPOINT #2
dogfish dissection (link)

8. Internal Dogfish Anatomy
To see this labeled specimen
SO much more clearly, click on
the hyperlink above.

10. Video clips of a dogfish (shark) dissection
external anatomy of shark
external anatomy of shark II
external anatomy of shark III

11. CHECKPOINT #3 – Clean Up!!!