Leech Dissection: Step 5

The leech is now pinned open with the inside of its body facing up. You can see many of its internal structures, including its digestive, excretory, and reproductive organs. However, you cannot see the nervous system yet. It is located ventrally, underneath the other organs.

The entire dissection dish is shown. The leech in the dish has been fully stretched, cut open, and pinned.