What are some rules for dissecting?

Answer 1

1) Wear gloves. This avoids contamination from you to what you are dissecting, or from what you are dissecting to you.

2) Go slowly. This decreases that chances of you destroying any organs that may be important for examination.

3) Wear eye protection. Fluids in the dissected body can very easily be spread or splashed.

4) Have a guide. Bring a sheet of paper or a book that shows an internal diagram of the creature you are dissecting so you can identify the organs.

5) Refresh the preservatives. After every dissection, coat the dissected body in a fresh layer of preserving solution to prevent decay.

6) Store dissected body in preservatives. The body must be submerged within a plastic or glass container in preserving fluids to avoid all chances of decay, and stored in a cool place.

7) Close tightly. Make sure the container holding the body is airtight. Preserving fluids are toxic to humans and animals, and a tight seal prevents further contamination.

Answer 2

1. Use proper tools and techniques to minimize damage to the specimen.
2. Work in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling fumes from preservatives.
3. Follow a systematic approach, documenting your observations and findings throughout the dissection process.
4. Dispose of biological materials appropriately following local regulations.