DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i06.020

Pages: 2129-2141

The rat is a vertebrate and several aspects of its structural organization are common with human. The similarity of structures illustrates evidence of common ancestry. Computer-based instruction can be a viable tool for researchers who are not familiar with the anatomy of this fine specie. This is pertinent when one consider the increasing awareness of animal rights issues and ethnic/cultural sensitivities to whole animal and animal parts dissections. In this exercise, we aimed to provide high definition audiovisual and pictures of the neck, thoracic and abdominal and pelvic regions of the Rattus norvegicus with the aid of a Digital Camera (NUMY3GAX9 version 1.19-20140904), Happy Camper 12 LED and UCO Arka Rechargeable lantern, forceps, dissecting board, scissors, pins, wools, Tris buffer solution (pH 7.5) and chloroform. At the end of the exercise, apparent pictures and data-friendly MPEG4 audiovisuals of 8-30 minutes span were produced. The videos and pictures were crystal clear with organs, structures and vessels evidently outlined. The pictures and audiovisuals could offer supporting and reinforcing information for medical scientist and biologist. It could also serve as a tool to variety of learning experiences that target different learning styles for biology students.