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Pigs are used as dissection specimens due to their biological make-up; they are very similar to humans in the way their systems run. And more specifically fetal pigs, as they are typically what are used in dissections, are easier to dissect because of their soft tissue and underdeveloped bones. They also allow for the study of fetal circulation.
And on a monetary note, they are easier to obtain because they are a byproduct of the pork industry, and are much more inexpensive than other specimens would be.
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∙ 12y agoDepending on what you want to learn. Dissecting a pig is mainly to learn anatomy. The pig has very similar anatomy as human in term of location, size/proportion, ect. I have done both and surely you would recognize the human equivalent if you know the pig's anatomy well.
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∙ 15y agoDissecting a pig may be good to get in touch with the features of the human body. Even though it is a pig it will show you some similar "parts."
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∙ 16y agoBasic anatomy, like where all the organs are situated.
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∙ 15y agoThe blood sqiurting in your face.
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What are the functions of a dissecting probe?
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What is a dissecting set and uses?
a dissecting set is a set of tools used for dissecting. It includes a knife, medical scissors, pins and etc. add me on facebook - rocklius_bc23@yahoo.com
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What are limitations of a dissecting microscope?
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Why do we use dissecting scissors instead of a scalpel when dissecting rats?
Because, dissecting scissors are easier to use and it can cut better in terms of quality and accuracy
What advantages are there to dissecting a fetal pig rather than other mammals?
The shape and arrangement of the pig's organs are very similar to that of humans.
What are advantages of dissecting a fetal pig rather then other mammals?
The fetal pig adavantage is that it is closest to the anatomy of the human than any toher mammal
What is the rationale for dissecting a pig?
A fetal pig has the same internal anatomy of a human fetus.
How can you know without dissecting if you have a male or female pig?
ask the pet guy
Why Dissecting the fetal pig is not valuable?
Dissecting a fetal pig may be valuable in terms of knowledge gained, but it is not necessary. There are computer programs which completely simulate the process, but do not involve dead animals. These are preferable to actual dissection, if possible.
In a fetal pig what is the main function of the cranium?
The cranium of a pig serves to protect the brain from damage. However, in a fetal pig it has no purpose since a fetal pig is an unborn pig used for dissecting purposes.
How will you fasten the fetal pig in the dissecting tray?
stick in pins in between the hoofs tendons.
What difficulties would arose during the dissecting of a fetal pig?
Recognizing the different organs is a difficulty that may arise during the dissecting of a fetal pig. Another difficulty would be the smell and actually cutting an animal may cause you to be ill.
What advantage is there to dissecting a fetal pig rather than other animals?
It is similar to the human body.
What advantages is are there in dissecting a fetal pig rather than other mammals?
The fetal pig is dissected in most classrooms today because of an accidental abortion. Meaningless to say, these pigs were not necessarily 'killed' but rather, died as the mother was pregnant. The pig's internals are very much similar to the human, so, we can say that you're looking into a small version of a 'human being' and not a fetal pig.
How will you fasten the fetal pig on a dissecting tray?
Tie string around its hooves and tie it around the tray.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of 2D?
the advantages and disadvantages of a 2d desighn it a pig
