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Infectious Disease Pathogenesis
 Mouse Necropsy
  Necropsy Sheet
  Instruments and Fixatives
  Necropsy Terms
  1) Starter Kit
  2) First Incision
  3) Lymph Nodes, Mammary Glands
  4) Abdominal Cavity
  5) Urogenital System
  6) Intestines, Stomach, Spleen, Pancreas
  7) Liver 1
  8) Liver 2
  9) Kidneys
  10) Lungs
  11) Heart
  12) Brain
  References
 Veterinary Pathology


Comparative Medicine Branch

Virtual Mouse Necropsy

Disclaimer: This virtual mouse necropsy is intended only as a guide. Other approved terminology for tissues and organs may exist and the diagrams may be imprecise. Please send suggested improvements to Dr. Robin Kastenmayer.

Perform a Mouse Necropsy on the Web

Necropsy Sheet

Instruments, Fixatives, and Other Devices

Necropsy Terms

Step 1: Starting a Mouse Necropsy

Step 2: The First Incision

Step 3: The Lymph Nodes and Mammary Glands

Step 4: The Abdominal Cavity

Step 5: The Urogenital System

Step 6: The Intestines, Stomach, Spleen, and Pancreas

Step 7: The Lobes of the Liver 1

Step 8: The Lobes of the Liver 2

Step 9: The Kidneys

Step 10: The Lungs

Step 11: The Heart

Step 12: The Brain

References

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  • Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
  • Training Resources