First Incision into the chest

Focus Question: How thin should the first incision be in order to reveal the muscles effectively?

Location: Incision starts from the middle of the chest directly under the collarbone and cut until the forelimb.

Procedure:

1. Take out the cat
2. Locate the area where first incision should be made using booklet
3. Use scalpel to make incision

Materials:

1. Cat
2. Booklet
3. apron
4. gloves
5. mask
6. scalpel

Data Collected:
Minimal data was collected today. The initial incisions made into the layer that covered the muscles were very thin. This insured the muscles underneath were not cut, thus damaging the tissue for later observation.

Conclusion:
The first incision made into the layer under the skin was an overall different experience than the one I was used to when skinning the cat. The skin was relatively thick and required a lot less skill than the layer we had to cut through today. However, I liked working on this layer more than the skin because of the lack of fur. The presence of fur when making incisions makes the entire process considerably messier. This was a welcome change.