ART OF LEARNING AND DESCRIBING MUSEUM SPECIMENS

The gross description of the specimen rendered by the student should be brief and crisp; it should be devoid of unnecessary words/ sentences so as to conserve time in viva-voce. In general, following guidelines may be helpful in it:

1. Always look around all sides of the specimen by turning it around (but without tilting it). Do it even if you know the specimen!
2. First identify the organ to which the specimen belongs.
3. Next, describe the external surface as regards change from normal as regards size, colour, texture, capsule, any other change etc.
4. Then describe the cut section/ luminal surface as the case may be.
5. And finally, conclude with your possible gross diagnosis along with name of the organ/ tissue.

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