AP Biology Fetal Pig Dissection

Please see attached documents relevant to the fetal pig dissection.

Dissection intro (10pts):

1. reasoning behind the validity of dissection and use of fetal pigs (please read handout. research further on your own if curious)

2. pig dissection rules, directional terms and diagram (read and learn terms)

the following terms will be on the quiz (10pts): saggital, proximal, distal, medial, lateral, dorsal, ventral, rostral, caudal, anterior, posterior

Dissection pre-lab (20pts):

1. fetal pig prelab questions (complete questions and labeling) (10pts)

2. fetal pig prelab labeling and coloring (complete labeling and coloring) (10pts)

3. virtual pig dissection - using the website Pig Dissection at Whitman College, click through and become familiar with the looks of various things you will encounter during dissection. On the back of the anatomy/physiology review packet make a few notes of the major features/things to be aware of in the following areas: sex determination, digestive system, urogenital (excretory/reproductive), circulatory system, respiratory system, brain.

Pig Dissection at Whitman College

Dissection and exam (100pts):

We will start with a class discussion of dissection safety, tools, materials, and clean-up procedures.

You will have 3 class periods to dissect as per the instructions in packet 2. You will fill in packet 2 and submit for credit. (dissection + packet = 46pts)

At the conclusion of the dissection you will be given a written exam (done in your groups) composed of labeling and questions (54pts)