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With the ventral skin open but the peritoneum intact the linea alba is visible. To reduce the likelihood of damaging the underlying tissues grasp the linea alba and pull it taught prior to cutting. The coracoid bones are visible through the peritoneum. Once the coelomic cavity has been opened these bones should be reduced to give better access to the heart.
