(There are some advantages in dissecting the eye with its muscles before
dissecting the nerves, as a knowledge of the eye-muscles is presupposed
for dissecting some of the cranial nerves. For directions on the eye,
see p. 469.)
A new specimen should be used, if possible, for the peripheral nervous
system, though that used for the blood-vessels can be employed, at
considerable disadvantage.
Prepare as for the blood-vessels. The arteries should be injected with
red starch, to aid in tracing the nerves.