Rabbit Dissection

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The very first thing our group did was prepare for the dissection. We watered off excess formaldehyde and dye on the outside of the rabbit, layered our work area with newspaper, and put on the provided protection. To begin dissection, we wanted the rabbit almost entirely skinless to expose the muscles underneath. In order to properly understand the innerworkings of a rabbit’s muscular system we referenced a small handbook and a further detailed cat manual. To prove knowledge of the muscular system; we proceeded to isolate and identify 20 muscles on both the ventral and ventral sides of the rabbit. After our examination of the outer layers, we broke into the thoracic cavity. The hardest challenge faced was the cracking of the rib cage; in order …show more content…

Our dissection continued inferiorly towards the digestive viscera. The first thing we did was attempt to unravel the organized bundle of intestines, taking note to its impressive length. The main problem faced was the large amount of connective tissue sticking said organ together. Especially towards where the small intestine was attached to the stomach. It took patience and determination to gather something that resembled a long tube. That is the point when we discovered the caecum: a section of intestine humans do not possess. The cecum in something mainly needed for herbivores. It stores cellulose to be broken down by bacteria. That job in humans was handed to our version: the appendix. Our group decided to do the extra credit day. With our main goals being further exploration of the heart, and peering into the cranium. We had our best luck with the heart. We were able to examine the four ventricles and atriums; then trace the aorta and vena cava to their respected branches. We faced a problem when it came time to examine the brain. Cutting into the thin skull was still surprisingly difficult. It required the use of a bone saw over our fragile

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