Dissection Tools

Dissection Tray and Pad

used to hold specimens

Forceps

used to pick up or hold small items

mall probe

used for separating and tracking veins, nerves, and organs from connective tissue

teasing needle (dissecting needle)

used for teasing tissues for examination.

dissection scissors

Used to cut through tissue, bone, muscle

eye dropper

used to transfer a very small amount of liquid

magnifying glass

used to make a small item look larger

scalpel

used for cutting specimens being dissected

Dissection pins/T-pins

used to hold down tissue and specimens

metric ruler

tool used to measure length

Beaker

used to hold liquids and measure volume

safety goggles

Used to protect eyes

lab apron

Used to protect clothing and skin from chemicals and flame