The thorax, abdomen, and pelvis are (together with the back) parts of the trunk. The thoracic and abdominal cavities are separated from each other by the diaphragm. The abdominal cavity proper and the true pelvic cavity are continuous across the plane of the pelvic inlet, or brim (see fig. 31-3).
Preheat oven to 350. Heat a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season the flesh-side of the salmon with salt. When the oil is hot, add salmon skin-side down. Sear until the skin is golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Turn and transfer to oven and cook until a cake tester or tip of a paring knife is just warm to the touch when inserted into the middle of the salmon; about 5 minutes for medium-rare and 9 minutes for fully cooked through.
Photo Credit Jason Politte/Demand Media. Put an oven rack on the middle tier. Turn the oven on to 250 degrees Fahrenheit about 15 to 20 minutes before cooking to preheat. Slowly baking salmon at a low temperature is an effective way to melt the fat in a large cut, yielding a moist and succulent piece of fish.ow to Bake Salmon in the Oven Per the Pound. How to Bake Salmon in the Oven Per the Pound Photo Credit Jason Politte/Demand Media. Baked salmon is a healthy entree that's simple to cook and versatile enough that you can find plenty of recipes to prepare without ever tiring of this fish.