ABSTRACT

Feel (palpate) the entire body for superficial swellings beginning from the head and proceeding posteriorly to the neck, chest, abdomen, and appendages. Palpate for enlarged organs or masses within the abdomen. All tissues and organs should be examined in situ before being dissected from the body. Collection of the eye, Harderian gland, intraorbital lacrimal gland, exorbital lacrimal gland, and parotid salivary gland.