Sheep Eye Dissection15:25Life Science lab
Sheep Eye Dissection
Watch the dissection. Follow the outside-to-inside sequence, then complete the pre-lab and lab write-up.
Sheep Eye Dissection15:25Learning sequence
- PrepareRead the guide and complete your pre-lab.
- ObserveWatch the dissection. Follow your teacher's directions.
- RecordComplete the observations and drawings on the lab write-up.
In This Lab You Will
Examine the outside of the preserved sheep eye before trimming.
Open the eye with shallow scissor cuts, or with shallow scalpel cuts under teacher supervision.
Examine the posterior section, then the anterior section.
Complete the pre-lab and the lab write-up.
Materials
Preserved sheep eye, dissecting tray, scissors, forceps, blunt probe, teacher-approved scalpel, protective eyewear, gloves, protective clothing, paper towels, and assigned recording materials.
Safety
Wear protective eyewear and gloves. Keep hands away from your face while working.
Keep the eye supported in the tray and fingers out of the cutting path. Use shallow, controlled cuts.
Have your teacher demonstrate and supervise the initial opening. Do not puncture an eye held in your palm.
Follow classroom directions for preservative handling, storage, and disposal. Wash your hands after cleanup.
Photos & Anatomy References
Select an image to enlarge it. These labeled figures are from the dissection guide, in outside-to-inside order. The number key is part of each figure.
Labeled photographs from the Mr. E Science sheep eye dissection guide. The human-eye cover illustration stays in the Dissection Guide and is not a gallery image.