Dissection Pre-Lab

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to dissect something for science?

• Analyzing its chemical composition

• Observing it under a microscope

• Photographing its surface features

• Cutting it open to study its internal structures

Multiple Choice

In this class, we will be dissecting a mammal.

Based on that hint, and the definition provided in the picture, which of the following specimens should you expect to see on dissection day?

• frog

• fish

• pig

• worm

Match

Match the following pieces of dissection equipment to the correct NAME

Forceps

Probe

Scissors

Tray

Pins

• Forceps

• Probe

• Scissors

• Tray

• Pins

Match

Match the following pieces of dissection equipment to the correct USE

Used to grasp and remove structures

Used to point and for identification

Used to make incisions

Contains the specimen during dissection

Secures the specimen to allow visibility

• Used to grasp and remove structures

• Used to point and for identification

• Used to make incisions

• Contains the specimen during dissection

• Secures the specimen to allow visibility

Multiple Choice

If you do not follow proper lab safety guidelines during the dissection, what will be the consequence?

• You will get a 0 on the final

• The world will end

• Everyone will get ice cream

• I don't know because I didn't read the slide with a giant red 0 on it

Multiple Select

What safety equipment must you have on at all times during the dissection? (select all that apply)

• Goggles

• Gloves

• Apron

• Mask

Open Ended

The potentially dangerous materials in this lab are sharp objects and the preservatives used in preparing the specimen.

Describe what safety measures you should use in order to protect yourself (and your classmates!) while interacting with these materials.

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE: You are allowed to eat and drink in the lab during the dissection

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE: You should wash your hands with soap before you leave class after dissecting.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE: You do not need to wear goggles while dissecting if you are being extra careful

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Dissections can be messy! It is recommended that you wear old clothing (or at least clothes you don't care about). Short sleeves are ideal, and try to avoid anything flowy as it could end up dragging through the specimen.

• Ok, got it!

• I think I'd rather wear my finest attire.

Multiple Choice

Which direction means toward the head?

• Cranial

• Caudal

• Dorsal

• Ventral

Multiple Choice

Which direction means toward the tail?

• Cranial

• Caudal

• Dorsal

• Ventral

Multiple Choice

Which direction means toward the belly or abdomen?

• Cranial

• Caudal

• Dorsal

• Ventral

Multiple Choice

Which direction means toward the back or spine?

• Cranial

• Caudal

• Dorsal

• Ventral

Multiple Choice

Which plane divides the pig into cranial (head) and caudal (tail) ends?

• Frontal

• Sagittal

• Transverse

Multiple Choice

Which plane divides the pig into left and right halves?

• Frontal

• Sagittal

• Transverse

Hotspot

Click on the CRANIAL area of the pig in the diagram shown

Hotspot

Click on the CAUDAL area of the pig in the diagram shown

Multiple Choice

Two incisions are shown on the diagram, labeled as A (pink) and B (blue).

Which incision would best be described as transverse?

• A

• B

Multiple Choice

Two incisions are shown on the diagram, labeled as A (pink) and B (blue).

Which incision would best be described as sagittal?

• A

• B

Poll

This is what you can expect to see when you first arrive to class on dissection day.

How do you feel about having to look at/be around these specimens?

• Looks weird, but doesn't really bother me.

• I hate it and absolutely cannot be near that.

• I'm not sure how I feel about it.

Poll

Now that you have seen more information about our dissection, please select how you would like to complete your final.

PLEASE READ THE ANSWER CHOICES CAREFULLY!

• Full Participation

  I want to fully take part in the hands-on dissection. I am okay with cutting and touching the pig.

• Partial Participation

  I am okay with being around the dissection but I don't think I want to actively cut/touch the pig. I am fine with writing and will fill out the lab handout for my group.

• Virtual Participation

  I do not want to be part of the hands-on dissection at all and will complete the alternate/virtual assignment instead.