Monday, May 28, 2012

The Brain

These photos were taken during the removal of the Brain

 Anterior view of Pig
 Anterior view of Pig post-incisions (Anterior)


 Skull revealed after incision from back of Neck to the Snout (Dorsal)


 Skull and Left Eye (Side view)


 Skull is severed from Spine and lower body


 Brain in protective membrane is visible after partial removal of Skull (Anterior)


 Skull from crown of head to just below the Eyes is removed
Brain is completely visible (Anterior)


 Skull from crown of head to just below the Eyes is removed
Brain is completely visible (Side view)


 Left Eye was approximately the size of a nickel
Color in Iris, although faded, appeared to be dark brown






Empty Skull after Brain is removed


 Anterior view of Neck and Mouth after top of the Head was severed. Spinal cord can be seen as well.


 Top portion of Pig's Head


  Anterior view Brain
No signs of deformities or decomposing


 Side view of Brain
No signs of deformities or decomposing


Brain, Left Eye, Heart, Lungs (with severed top left portion), 
Liver, Stomach, Pancreas, Intestines, Kidneys, Bladder


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