To begin dissecting the pig, place it ________ side down on the dissecting tray

A) ventral
B) caudal
C) cephalic
D) dorsal


D
Explanation:
A) The first incision will be made superficially into the ventral (abdominal) surface. Thus, the pig should be lying with its dorsal side down.
B) Caudal refers to the tail end of the pig. The first incision will be made superficially into the ventral surface. Thus, the pig should be lying with its dorsal side down.
C) Cephalic refers to the anterior end of the pig. The first incision will be made superficially into the ventral surface. Thus, the pig should be lying with its dorsal side down.

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