EXERCISE 13: Trunk

Question 1

he anterior half; located in this region of the toad, is the
poison or parotoid glands, which are elevated structures of the sin just behind the tympanum. These glands are absent in frogs.

Answer 1

thoracic or chest region

Question 2

the posterior half; the ventral portion is the abdominal
region, and the dorsal is the what?

Answer 2

abdominal or lumbar region –

Question 3

marked elevation of the mid-dorsal surface of the trunk near the posterior end of the pelvic girdle; very evident in frogs and not in toads.

Answer 3

Sacral Lump

Question 4

What is the anterior half; located in this region of the toad?

Answer 4

Poison or Parotoid glands