Students in the Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology class engaged in a hands-on cat dissection over the past two weeks. They explored the structure of various muscles, focusing on the forearm, hind leg, back and abdomen. As they dissected the cat, students learned about the names of each muscle group and how they contribute to the overall movement of the body.
Ian Gerstner (12) wears a gas mask during the cat dissection. The chemicals used to preserve the cats, typically formaldehyde, come with a characteristic odor. (Isabella Lo)
Sidak Sanghari (12) cleans the connective tissue away from the muscles in the hind leg with a blunt probe. Students utilized tools like forceps, probes and scissors to perform a comprehensive dissection of the cat. (Isabella Lo)
Advay Monga (12) and Young Min (12) work together to examine the cat’s back muscles. After learning the names and functions of the muscles, Human Anatomy and Physiology students took a practical quiz with their dissected cats. (Isabella Lo)