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Embedding Instructions

The diagrams illustrate a great way for you to describe how you would like your tissue embedded.

NOTE: We do NOT perform necropsy!

Diagram showing directional terms for sectioning.

Directional terms for sectioning.

Diagram showing orientation of planes.
Orientation of planes.

Developmental Histology

Medical Director:
David Rimm, MD, PhD

Technical Director:
Lori Charette
Tel: 203.737.4198

Lead Technician:
Amos Brooks
Tel: 203.785.5879

Location: CB-568
Tel: 203.737.4198
Fax: 203.737.1198

Mailing:
Yale School of Medicine
Department of Pathology
P.O. Box 208023
New Haven, CT 06520-8023

For Shipping:
Yale School of Medicine
Department of Pathology
310 Cedar St., CB-568
New Haven, CT 06520