Lab 6 - Cavities, digestion, and respiratory systems

Question 1

Shark Mesogaster (Greater omentum) origin and insertion

Answer 1

Origin: Dorsal Body Wall
Insertion: esophagus, stomach, and spleen

Question 2

Shark Mesentery proper origin and insertion

Answer 2

Origin: Dorsal Body Wall
Insertion: valvular intestine

Question 3

Shark Mesorectum origin and insertion

Answer 3

Origin: Dorsal Body Wall
Insertion: digitiform gland

Question 4

Shark Falciform ligament origin and insertion

Answer 4

Origin: liver
Insertion: transverse septum and VBW

Question 5

Shark Lesser omentum origin and insertion

Answer 5

Origin: liver
Insertion: stomach and duodenum

Question 6

Cat Mesogaster (Greater omentum) origin and insertion

Answer 6

Origin: Dorsal Body Wall
Insertion: stomach, spleen, and intestines

Question 7

Cat Omental bursa origin and insertion

Answer 7

Origin: “frilly skirt”
Insertion: Small intestine

Question 8

Cat Mesorectum origin and insertion

Answer 8

Origin: Dorsal Body Wall
Insertion: Large intestine (colon)

Question 9

Cat Falciform ligament origin and insertion

Answer 9

Origin: liver
Insertion: Ventral Body Wall

Question 10

Cat Coronary ligament origin and insertion

Answer 10

Origin: liver
Insertion: diaphgragm

Question 11

Cat Lesser omentum origin and insertion

Answer 11

Origin: liver
Insertion: stomach and duodenum