Anatomy (Dissections)
Most biology classes will have some form of dissection – the frog is the most common. However, if you do not do an actual dissection, many of the sections below contain links to virtual dissections and image files.
Fetal Pig
Fetal Pig Dissection - procedure for the dissection
Fetal Pig Dissection Review - resources for studying
Fetal Pig Lab Guide – lists structures and check boxes for students to identify
Fetal Pig Gallery – collection of labeled and unlabeled images
Frog Dissection
Frog External Anatomy
– legs, eyes, mouth structures
Frog Dissection
– opens the body cavity of the frog to view major organs of the digestive, urogenital, and circulatory and respiratory systems
Frog Brain and Bones
- remove the frog’s brain, expose the bones of the lower leg
Frog Dissection Crossword – review terms and procedures
Observe a Living Frog – non dissection, behavior and characteristics
Bullfrog Dissection – bullfrog dissection guides, more advanced than basic frog dissection, used in AP biology
Frog Dissection Alternative – for students who do not wish to dissect a frog, project using internet resources
Frog Anatomy Review – resource site for virtual frogs and practice quizzes
Frog Anatomy Labeling – basic pictures of frogs for students to label, serves as a review for the lab test
Frog Dissection Gallery – collection of labeled and unlabeled images of the frog
Other Organisms
Observation of a Live Earthworm
Earthworm Anatomy
Earthworm Virtual Dissection
Earthworm Labeling
Squid Dissection
Virtual Squid Dissection – walk-through guide with photos of the squid
Crayfish External Anatomy – focusing on the appendages and mouthparts
Crayfish Dissection - the body cavity is exposed to reveal structures such as gills and the green gland
Crayfish Virtual Dissection – images and walk-through of crayfish dissection
Grasshopper Anatomy
- examines the appendages and mouth parts
Fish Anatomy – coloring guide, fish organs and analyze fish age by scale rings
Fish Observation – view a live goldfish, take data on breathing rates
Rat Dissection
Introduction – rat classification, body regions, terminology
External – general external structures, skinning of the rat to expose muscles and bone
Head, Thoracic, Abdominal - digestive system, heart, lungs
Urogenital System – kidneys, reproductive organs
Circulatory – major veins and arteries
Human
Kidney Coloring
- color the nephron, and various other structures
Body Worlds Resources – worksheets and information about the Body Worlds Exhibit by Gunther von Hagens
*Human Anatomy and Cat dissection resources can be found at the A&P Class Site
