Mammal Uterus Specimen, Pregnant with Embryo

This mammal uterus dissection specimen contains an embryo that is typically 2"-6" in length. This is a plain preserved specimen.

This specimen will typically be from sheep; however, pig or goat may be substituted due to availability.

Dissecting this preserved pregnant sheep uterus allows for the study of animal science and the ovine uterus, embryo, placenta, and umbilical attachment of a large mammal in early pregnancy. Examine and/or learn about ovine body parts and complexities such as the uterine horn, uterine wall, conceptus structures, trophoblast, myometrium, endometrial glands, placentation and placentomes, progestin, uterine epithelia, epithelial cells, blood vessels, blood flow, oviducts, stroma, endometrial epithelia, parturition (birth), and more!

Note: Specimens are initially preserved with a formaldehyde solution, the best animal tissue fixative. The formaldehyde is then displaced first with water and finally with a glycol solution to produce a moist, low-fume specimen which will not decay over time.

HST Specimen Guarantee

In sealed, original packaging, our preserved specimens are guaranteed to remain fully preserved and free of decay for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Once the original package is opened, use specimen within one month. For best results, observe the following storage procedures:

• Store specimen in heavy-duty, zip-lock bags to minimize drying between dissections.
• Specimen will slowly dry out or become contaminated in zip-lock bags; add a teaspoon of Specimen Holding Fluid to retain moisture.
• Freezing or refrigeration is not necessary and may damage fragile tissues.

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