Cranial and External Anatomy of a Frog Flashcards
Anterior openings for the entry or exit of air.
External nares
Tube that connects the mouth and the stomach in a frog.
Esophagus
eardrum of the frog
tympanic membrane
The opening from the mouth into the respiratory system
Glottis
Muscular structure attached to the front of the mouth which is extended to catch insects (its food).
Tongue
Sharp teeth in the maxilla of a frogs mouth that function in holding captured prey.
Maxillary teeth
Small projections in the top of a frog’s mouth that function in holding and captured prey.
Vomerine teeth
Openings in the mouth that lead to tubes that connect to the middle ear to equalize air pressure
Eustachian tube openings
on top part of mouth; Helps push food down the throat
eye socket
top of mouth; allow gases in and out
Internal nares
transparent part of a frog’s lower eyelid that moves over the eye to clean it and protect it.
Nictitating membrane
It serves three organ systems; urogenital, digestive and respiratory systems.
Cloacal opening
amplification of their mating or advertisement call.
vocal sacs
vocal sacs are possessed mostly by
_________
male frogs
