Functions Day 1 Flashcards
superior/cranial
head of the pig
“front area”
inferior/caudual
back of the pig
“butt” area
dorsal
top of the pig
like the dorsal fin on a shark
ventral
bottom of the pig
in the stomach area
umbilical cord
severed cord shrivels up and creates a navel/ belly button
allows for the transfer of oxygen/nutrients/and waste to be moved from the mother’s placenta to the fetal pig
umbilical artery
carry blood away from the placenta
umbilical vein
carry blood to the placenta
urogenital opening (male)
opening for penis and urethra; found near the umbilical cord
scrotal sac
bulge at ventral posterior location
holds testis
anus
opening beneath the tail
pinnae
ear flaps
thoracic cavity
body cavity under ribs that hold heart and lungs
abdominal cavity
body cavity under diaphragm that contains urinary, reproductive, and digestive organs
Nares (nostrils)
Snout?
take in air
have hairs that filters dust, germs, and allergens
Mouth
(tounge)
salivary glands release saliva (H20 and enzymes)
teeth in a jaw (chew the food)
tongue and cheeks(helps swallow and keeps food in mouth)
hard and soft palate (keep food from going into nasal cavity)