Anatomy Lab 2: Cow Eye Dissection

Traditional Cow Eye Dissection Lab

Hands-On Anatomy | Middle & High School Students

Discover the fascinating anatomy of the human eye through a traditional, hands-on cow eye dissection! Working in pairs, students will examine an actual cow eye, identify major anatomical structures, and explore how each component contributes to the complex process of vision.

Students will use proper dissection tools and laboratory techniques to investigate the structures of the eye, including the cornea, sclera, iris, pupil, lens, retina, optic nerve, vitreous humor, and aqueous humor. They will examine how the lens focuses light, how the retina receives visual information, and how the optic nerve transmits signals to the brain.

Throughout the lab, students will practice scientific observation, anatomical identification, and proper laboratory procedures while learning how the structures of the eye work together to make sight possible. By comparing the anatomy of a cow’s eye with that of the human…