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 ![]()
Fetal Pig Dissection Review ![]()
Fetal Pig Lab Guide – lists structures and check boxes for students to identify
Frog Dissection
Frog External Anatomy
– legs, eyes, mouth structures
Frog Digestive and Urogenital System
– stomach, kidneys
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
Other Organisms
Planarian Observation ![]()
Observation of a Live Earthworm
|Â Earthworm Dissection
|Â Earthworm Labeling ![]()
Squid Dissection ![]()
Crayfish External Anatomy | 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
