DISSECTION OF THE FOOT OF THE PIG 
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lines the joint capsule; the lubricating “joint oil,” or synovia, 
within the joint cavity; the thin layer of hyaline articular cartilage 
which covers the bone, thus forming the frictionless articular 
surface; internal band ligaments in certain of the intercarpal 
(intertarsal) joints. 
If time permits, skeletonize your specimen, either by dissec¬ 
tion, leaving the ligaments which hold the bones together; or by 
the prolonged application of steam which may be led from an 
ordinary steam-pipe into a tightly closed receptacle containing 
the foot; or by prolonged boiling. In case either of the two latter 
methods be used, a chemical hood is recommended. Note at 
various stages of the process the effect of the moist heat upon the 
texture and appearance of the various skeletal tissues. The 
skeletonized material may finally be dried and preserved 
indefinitely. 
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