Pig Dissections

The Biotechnoloy and Kinesiology pathways worked together in the lab this week to study fetal pigs.  The fetal pig is a mammal, most major structures are the same or similar to human anatomy. Dissection allows students to see how all the organs and muscle groups fit and work together.  Why dissect a PIG? Dissection engages students in “observational and kinesthetic learning that instills a recognition an appreciation for the three dimensional structure of the animal body, the interconnections between organs and organ systems, and the uniqueness of biological material.” (“Human Anatomy & Physiology Society Position Statement on Animal Use”, HAPS News, November 1995, page 12.)