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10.2: Fetal Pig Dissection Lab (Instructor Materials Preparation)

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    41832
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    Lab Materials

    This is the prep for one section of 24 students.

    Pig Dissection

    Students will do this part in table teams (groups of 4).

    Materials Quantity Notes
    preserved pig 1 per table helpful to have a few male and a few female pigs
    dissection kit 1 per table should include scalpel, scissors, forceps, dissection needles, dissection pins
    dissection tray 1 per table  
    gloves 1 pair per student latex and non latex options in various sizes
    lab coat 1 per student  
    goggles 1 pair per student  
    dissection waste container 1 per class dissection waste should not go in regular trash

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