1. Dissection 101

2. 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

3. 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

4. Dissecting Equipment Dissecting pins- holding tissue in place
Dissecting needles- pull apart tissue
Scalpel – opening an organism and cutting tissue

5. More Equipment Forceps- picking up or moving tissue
Scissors- cutting through tissue
Medicine dropper- adding / removing liquid
Ruler- measuring specific parts

6. 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

7. Evaluation: Complete the Table
Name of Equip.
Function
Safety Tip