- A fresh, new approach to a classic mammalian dissection
- Forensic education that really engages students
- Provides a "real world" link
Students conduct a forensic pig dissection by modeling the protocols used by a pathologist for a human autopsy. They carefully record the external features and use a typical "Y" incision to open the body cavity for a detailed examination. Then they remove all of the organ systems. When students complete the forensic dissection, they return the organs to the body cavity and suture the incisions.
A set of 7 prepared slides allows students to extend and enhance the dissection by examining some of the tissue types found within each system.
A detailed teacher's manual and student guide are included with autopsy instructions, extension activities, reproducible student sheets, background information, glossary of terms, and dissection questions for discussion.
