Pig Dissection 1- Heart

[Kaiser 2347]

In the new ward of the refuge, the Home of the High Elves, Rotharr starts is experimentation. Porkey, a fat hog, is being dissected today; half for Rotharr's own training of dissection, and half for a closer look at an organism's heart.

 

 

As one would, Rotharr begins by killing Porkey, obviously not the pig's lucky day. Following this, the first few cuts (using some personal, small knives) opens the bottom of the pig to further look. The stomach, and many of the other organs in the abdomen are useless, as of now, though he takes a few drawings of the body.

 

Still, what Rotharr truly needs is the heart. Soon enough, with the other organs removed the heart is delicately cut out from poor Porkey. Rotharr takes a few outward notes on the heart, but they are mostly useless without knowing the inside of the organ. With step one complete, the body is effectively done of dissection, but the heart is only starting to be crafted. The intricate tubes and valves of the heart need to be re-created in a more sustainable way- thus, Rotharr begins the separation of the sides. The heart is cut directly in half, and without much wait, is dipped in liquid wax.

As the time passes, and the wax quickly dries, both sides can be emptied of the actual heart, and left with two sides of a functioning heart. With a few adjustment to the valves, and to the veins, and once both pieces are successfully connected, the heart is in almost perfect shape for further study. With a few minor tweaks, such as creating small 'windows' in the valves, the heart is ready for the first test of blood. Pouring water into one end allows for detailed examination of how blood flows through the heart, and possibly more.

 

 

[Lark 2227]

Salazar sniffs the air as he drinks his tea."Hrm.." He brings his teacup to his nose and sniffs his tea. He looks around and grunts. "What is that porky smell..."

[Huh 91]

Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly.