Lab Exam November Flashcards

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Rostrum

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Chondrocranium

Scoop-like, anterior projection of the chondrocranium
Contains the precerebral cavity

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Chondrocranium

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Large element of the head skeleton that surrounds and supports the brain and sense organs

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Precerebral Cavity

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Chondrocranium

Cavity in the rostrum that communicates with the posterior cranial cavity through the precerebral fenestra

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Precerebral fenestra

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Chondrocranium

Hole that allows the precerebral cavity to communicate with the cranial cavity

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Rostral Carina

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Chondrocranium

Keeled ventral edge that supports the rostrum

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Rostral Fenestrae

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Chondrocranium

Paired fenestrae that lie on either side of the rostral carina

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Nasal Capsules

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Chondrocranium

Paired, large & circular, lie laterally to the base of the rostrum

Delicate, so may be lost or damaged

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Nares

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Chondrocranium

Paired openings that lie on the ventral surface of each nasal capsule

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Optic Region

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Chondrocranium

Region of the chondrocranium that hold the eyes

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Antorbital Shelf

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Chondrocranium

Forms the anterior wall of the orbit, separates the orbit from the nasal capsule

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Antorbital Process

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Chondrocranium

Process on the anterior dorsal side of the orbit

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Supraorbital Crest

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Chondrocranium

Crest on the dorsal side of the orbit that runs between the antorbital and postorbital processes

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Postorbital Process

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Chondrocranium

Process on the posterior dorsal side of the orbit

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Basitrabecular Processes

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Chondrocranium

Paired processes formed from an expansion of the orbit on the posterior and ventral side

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Epiphyseal Foramen

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Chondrocranium

Foramen on the dorsal surface, located between the antorbital processes and immediately posterior to the precerebral cavity

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Superficial Opthalmic Foramina

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Chondrocranium

Series of foramina that pierce the supraorbital crest

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Optic Foramen

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Chondrocranium

Large foramen that lies anteroventrally in the orbit, just posterior to the antorbital shelf

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Trigeminofacial Foramen

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Chondrocranium

Opening in the orbit, located posteriorly along the postorbital process and just posterior to the pedicle

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Optic Pedicle

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Chondrocranium

Supports the eyeball within the orbit, takes root just anterior to the trigeminofacial foramen

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Abducens Foramen

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Chondrocranium

Small foramen found ventral to the trigeminofacial foramen

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Trochlear Foramen

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Chondrocranium

Small foramen located ventral to the superficial opthalmic foramina on the orbit

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Oculomotor Foramen

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Chondrocranium

Small foramen located dorsal and just anterior to the optic pedicle

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Otic Region

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Chondrocranium

Squared area in the posterior side of the chondrocranium that contains the otic capsules and inner ears

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Basal Plate

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Chondrocranium

Flattened base on the ventral side of the otic region

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Carotid Foramen
Chondrocranium Foramen that lies at the anterior end of the basal plate
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Endolymphatic Fossa
Chondrocranium Large depression on the dorsal side, between the postorbital processes and the otic region Contains the endolymphatic and perilymphatic foramina
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Endolymphatic Foramina
Chondrocranium Smaller, anterior foramina within the endolymphatic fossa
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Perilymphatic Foramina
Chondrocranium Larger, more posterior pair of foramina within the endolymphatic fossa
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Hyomandibular Foramen
Chondrocranium Foramen on the anteroventral part of the wall of the otic region
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Occipital Region
Chondrocranium Posterior part of the chondrocranium
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Foramen Magnum
Chondrocranium Large, median opening in the occipital region
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Occipital Condyles
Chondrocranium Protrusions that lie on either side of the foramen magnum and just ventral to it Articulate with the first vertebra
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Vagus Foramen
Chondrocranium Foramen that lies just lateral to the foramen magnum
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Glossopharyngeal Foramen
Chondrocranium Foramen that are most lateral on the occipital region
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Splanchnocranium
Part of the head that includes the seven visceral arches and forms the jaw
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Mandibular Arch
Splanchnocranium Anteriormost visceral arch that forms the jaws, formed from palatoquadrate, Meckel's and labial cartilages
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Palatoquadrate Cartilages
Splanchnocranium Dorsal portion of the mandibular arch that forms the upper jaw and articulates with the chondrocranium Has orbital and adductor mandibulae processes
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Orbital Process
Splanchnocranium Anterior process on the palatoquadrate cartilage that contacts the medial wall of the orbit on the chondrocranium
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Adductor Mandibulae Process
Splanchnocranium Posterior process on the palatoquadrate cartilage that serves as an attachment site for the adductor mandibulae muscle
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Meckel's Cartilages
Splanchnocranium Ventral portion of the mandibular arch, forms the lower jaw
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Labial Cartilages
Splanchnocranium Slender cartilages of the mandibular arch that support the labial folds and are attached to Meckel's cartilage
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Hyoid Arch
Splanchnocranium Second visceral arch, functions as support and suspension for the mandibular arch Formed from the hyomandibular, ceratohyal and basihyal
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Hyomandibular
Splanchnocranium Dorsal segment of the hyoid arch Abuts against the otic capsule
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Ceratohyal
Splanchnocranium Middle section of the hyoid arch, articulates dorsally with the hyomandibular and ventrally with the basihyal
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Basihyal
Splanchnocranium Ventral segment of the hyoid arch
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Branchial Arches
Splanchnocranium Visceral arches 3-7
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Pharyngobranchials
Splanchnocranium Dorsal segment of the branchial arches
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Epibranchials
Splanchnocranium Middle segment of the branchial arches
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Ceratobranchials
Splanchnocranium Ventral segments of the branchial arches
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Hypobranchials
Splanchnocranium Paired, connect branchial arches 1-3 to basibranchial 1 (arch 1) and basibranchial 2 (arches 2-3)
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Basibranchials
Splanchnocranium Ventral, medial completions of the branchial arches, connected to arches 1-3 via hypobranchials and directly for 4-5
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Centrum
Vertebra Hourglass-shaped vertebral body of each segment of the vertebral column
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Notochord
Vertebra Runs through the centrum of each vertebral segment
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Neural Plate
Vertebra Triangular plate that sits dorsal to and with base on the centrum
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Neural Spine
Vertebra Low ridge found on the tip of each neural plate
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Intercalary plates
Vertebra Inverted triangular plates that lie between each neural plate
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Neural Arch
Vertebra Neural and intercalary plates together
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Neural Canal
Vertebra Passageway above the centra formed by the neural arches, for the passage of the spinal cord
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Nerve Foramen
Vertebra Foramen that pierces each neural plate, for the root of a spinal nerve
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Basapophysis
Vertebra Projection on either side of the ventral surfaces of the centra Only in trunk vertebrae
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Rib
Vertebra Slender, projects from each basapophysis
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Hemal Arch
Vertebra Plate of cartilage on either side of the ventral side of each centrum that meets with its pair Only on caudal vertebrae
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Hemal Canal
Vertebra Canal within the hemal arch for passage of the caudal artery and vein
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Hemal Spine
Vertebra Spine that extends ventrally from each hemal arch
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Basal Pterygiophore
Anterior and posterior dorsal fins Pectoral fins Pelvic fins Large, proximal lobe in dorsal Has fin spine anchored anteriorly in dorsal Three kinds in pectoral, two in pelvic
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Fin Spine
Anterior and posterior dorsal fins Spine that is anchored to the anterior side of the basal pterygiophore
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Radial Pterygiophores
Anterior and posterior dorsal fins Pectoral fins Pelvic fins Caudal fin Lobes that form the middle part of the fin, between the basal pterygiophore and ceratotrichia - Base of the caudal fin, only on the dorsal side - Rod-like and arranged in rows in the pectoral fins, also rod-like in pelvic
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Ceratotrichia
Anterior and posterior dorsal fins Pectoral fins Pelvic fins Caudal fin Thin, fibrous dermal rays that form the most distal portion of the fin
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Caudal Fin
Heterocercal - asymmetric with the vertebral axis curving into the dorsal lobe Supported proximally by hemal arches and radial pterygiophores
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Pectoral Girdle
U-shaped cartilage to which the pectoral fins attach on either side
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Coracoid Bar
Pectoral Girdle Portion of the girdle that lies between the fins
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Scapular Process
Pectoral Girdle Portion of the girdle that extends dorsally past the attachment of each fin
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Suprascapular Cartilage
Pectoral Girdle Slender element that attaches dorsally to each scapular process
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Glenoid Surface
Pectoral girdle Articular surface between the girdle and the fin
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Propterygium
Pectoral fins, pelvic fins Most anterior basal pterygiophore on the pectoral fin Short, stout basal pterygiophore on the pelvic fin
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Mesopterygium
Pectoral fins Middle basal pterygiophore, largest of the three
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Metapterygium
Pectoral fins, pelvic fins Most posterior basal pterygiophore on the pectoral fin Elongated, posterior-extending basal pterygiophore on the pelvic fin
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Puboischiadic Bar
Pelvic Girdle Horizontal bar that connects the pelvic fins to one another
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Acetabular Surfaces
Pelvic Girdle Articular surface for the fins on either end of the puboischiadic bar
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Iliac Process
Pelvic Girdle Tiny process near each acetabular surface
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Clasper
Pelvic fin Only present on males Intromittent organ for transmission of sperm into the female cloaca; has a hook (large) and spine (smaller) distally Formed from modified radial pterygiophores
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Dermis
Inner layer of shark integument
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Epidermis
Outer layer of shark integument Not keratinized - layer of live cells Covered by mucus in life
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Placoid Scales
A.K.A. Denticles Scale that is built essentially like a tooth, embedded within the skin - Formed from dentine that is covered by enamel and contains a pulp cavity - Reduce drag of water passing over the skin during swimming
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Melanophores
Specialized cells within the integument that control pigmentation of skin an secretory cells
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Labial Pocket
Pocket on either side of the mouth
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Labial Fold
Flap that separates the labial pocket from the mouth; supported by the labial cartilage
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Spiracle
Large opening into the pharynx that lies posterior to each eye
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Spiracular valve
Fold of tissue that can be folded over the spiracle opening to close flow of water
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Pseudobranch
Reduced gill found on the spiracle
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Interbranchial Septa
Four septa that separate the five external pharyngeal slits
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Gills
Respiratory structures found within the pharyngeal slits
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Gill Lamellae
What makes up gills, generally injected with red latex in specimens
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Cloaca
Midventral chamber from which the urinary, digestive and reproductive tracts all exit
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Urogenital Papilla
Cone-like structure in the cloaca from which the genital and urinary ducts open Only in males
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Urinary Papilla
Cone-like structure from which the urinary duct opens Only in females
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Anus
Exit for the digestive tract, opens anterior to the urogenital/urinary papilla
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Abdominal Pores
Pores on the posterolateral sides of the cloaca that extend into the pleuroperitoneal cavity
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Lateral Line Canal
Cutaneous tube that contains sensory nerve endings, opens to the surface via pores - Responsive to pressure changes in wwater caused by vibrations and movement
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Endolymphatic Pores
Paired pores that open on the dorsal side of the head, between the spiracles
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Ampullae of Lorenzini
Numerous pores all around the head, function in electro-reception
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Epaxial Musculature
Dorsal musculature of the trunk
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Hypaxial Musculature
Ventral musculature of the trunk
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Horizontal Skeletogenous Septum
Connective tissue sheet that lies in the frontal plane and divides the epaxial and hypaxial musculature of the trunk
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Myomeres
Segmented, Z-shaped sections of muscle
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Myosepta
Connective tissue sheets that divide myomeres
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Linea Alba
Connective tissue that separates the left and right myomeres midventrally
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Pectoral abductor
Muscle that lies dorsally on the pectoral fin
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Pectoral adductor
Muscle that lies ventrally on the pectoral fin
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Spiracularis
Branchiomeric Musculature Small muscle that lies on the anterior wall of the spiracular valve
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Levator palatoquadrati
Branchiomeric Musculature Muscle that lies anterior to the spiracularis, passes from the otic capsule to the upper jaw and lifts/stabilizes it
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Levator hyomandibulae
Branchiomeric Musculature Muscle that lies posterior to the spiracle and extends between the otic capsule and hyomandibular Raises the hyomandibular during jaw closing
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Adductor mandibulae
Branchiomeric Musculature Large muscle just posterior to the angle of the mouth, extends between upper and lower jaws to close the mouth
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Raphes
Branchiomeric Musculature Vertical connective tissue partitions that separate the superficial constrictors
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Hyoid Constrictors
Branchiomeric Musculature Dorsal & ventral First and most complex of the superficial constrictors Lies between the adductor mandibulae and the first pharyngeal slit
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Superficial Branchial Constrictors
Branchiomeric musculature Dorsal & ventral Extend between the raphes associated with each pharyngeal slit Extend medially, but only outermost portions are visible superficially
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Cucullaris
Branchiomeric musculature Triangular muscle that lies dorsal to the superficial constrictors
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Epibranchial muscles
Branchiomeric musculature Anterior continuation of the epaxial musculature; attach anteriorly to the back of the chondrocranium
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Intermandibularis
Branchiomeric musculature Muscle that lies between Meckel's cartilages, composed of left and right halves separated midventrally by a raphe
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Interhyoideus
Branchiomeric musculature Thin muscular sheet that lies deep to the intermandibularis and is adhered tightly to it Extends between the cartilages of the ceratohyals
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Interbranchial
Branchiomeric musculature Muscle that underlies the portion of a pharyngeal slit covered by gill lamellae; curved fibres
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Branchial adductor
Branchiomeric musculature Short muscle that extends between the ceratobranchial and epibranchial in each interbranchial septum
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Dorsal interarcuals
Branchiomeric musculature Strap-like and elongated muscles that lie between cartilages of branchial arches 1-4
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Lateral interarcuals
Branchiomeric musculature Muscles that lie lateroventral to the dorsal interarcuals and extend between the pibranchial and pharyngobranchial cartilages of arches 1-4
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Coracomandibular
Hypobranchial musculature Long, midventral, nearly cylindrical Exposed on reflection of the intermandibularis and interhyoideus Extends between the lower jaw and the muscles posterior to it
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Thyroid gland
Gland deep to the anterior end of the coracomandibular
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Coracohyoids
Hypobranchial musculature Elongated, paired Lie deep to the coracomandibular and anterior to the basihyal Continuous with the coracoarcuals posteriorly
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Coracoarcuals
Hypobranchial musculature Broad, nearly triangular muscles that lie medially between the ventral superficial branchial constrictors and anterior to the hypaxial musculature
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Coracobranchials
Hypobranchial musculature Five muscles that fan out from the coracoid bar, coracoarcuals and walls of pericardial cavity to ceratobranchial and basibranchial cartilages
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Primary Tongue
Forms the floor of the oral cavity | Not a true tongue like that seen in tetrapods
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Pharynx
Region into which the pharyngeal slits lead
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Esophagus
Posterior narrowing of the pharynx, leads to the stomach
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Gill Rakers
Finger-like structures projecting across the internal pharyngeal slit to help keep food from escaping through the slits or damaging the gills
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Interbranchial Septa
Four partitions that separate the five pharyngeal slits from one another
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Primary Gill Lamellae
Nearly parallel, ridge-like | Found on the anterior and posterior surfaces of each interbranchial septum
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Holobranch
Interbranchial septum with gill lamellae on both anterior and posterior surfaces
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Hemibranch
Interbranchial septum with gill lamellae on only the anterior OR posterior side - E.g. hyoid arch
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Branchial adductor
Muscle that lies medial to the arch
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Interbranchial
Muscle that supports the interbranchial septum
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Gill Rays
Cartilaginous rays that extend from the branchial arch and into the interbranchial muscle for support
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Pretrematic Artery
Artery that lies at the base of gill lamellae on the posterior surface of an interbranchial septum
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Posttrematic Artery
Artery that lies at the base of gill lamellae on the anterior surface of an interbranchial septum
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Cross Trunks
Link post and pretrematic arteriexs
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Afferent Branchial Artery
Lies near the middle of a septum between the pretrematic and posttrematic arteries
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Coelom
Body cavity, divided into the pericardial and pleuroperitoneal cavities
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Pericardial Cavity
Anterior cavity of the coelom that contains the heart
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Pleuroperitoneal Cavity
Posterior cavity of coelom that contains the viscera and other structures
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Transverse Septum
Septum that separates the pericardial and pleuroperitoneal cavities Lies near the pectoral girdle
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Parietal Peritoneum
Epithelium that lines the body cavity
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Visceral Peritoneum
Epithelium that covers the organs within the body cavity
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Mesenteries
Membranes that suspend organs from the body wall or connect them to other organs
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Liver
Occupies most of the anterior part of the pleuroperitoneal cavity Has right and left lobes extending posteriorly on either side and a small median lobe between them
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Gall Bladder
Elongated structure on the median lobe of the liver, extends along the right margin
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Papillae
Finger-like projections on the inside of the esophagus
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Rugae
Longitudinal ridges found on the inside of the stomach
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Body (digestive)
Main part of the stomach
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Pyloric Region
Narrow posterior part of the stomach, after the bend
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Pylorus
Constriction of the pyloric region of the stomach that marks the separation between the stomach and intestine
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Spleen
Large, dark organ at the posterior end of the stomach Belongs to the cardiovascular system
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Pancreas
Near the stomach & intestine Has two parts that are linked around the intestine
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Isthmus
Connection between the two sides of the pancreas
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Duodenum
Anterior segment of the intestine Is adhered to and hidden by the ventral lobe of the pancreas
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Valvular Intestine
Large, middle portion of the intestine that contains a spiral valve
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Spiral Valve
Internal subdivision of the intestine that increases its effective length
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Colon
Posterior end of the intestine that lacks a spiral valve
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Digitiform Gland
Gland that attaches to the colon and looks like a dick Excretes salt
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Rectum
Continuation of the digestive tract after the colon into the cloaca
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Mesogaster
Dorsal mesentery that attaches the esophagus and stomach to the body wall
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THE Mesentery
Part of the dorsal mesentery that supports the anterior portion of the intestine
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Mesorectum
Mesentery that attaches the digitiform gland to the body wall
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Gastrosplenic Ligament
Membrane that attaches the spleen to the stomach
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Gastrohepatoduodenal Ligament
Ribbon-like strand of mesentery that extends from the liver to the gut Carries the bile duct and blood vessels
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Hepatoduodenal Ligament
Portion of the gastrohepatoduodenal ligament that carries the bile duct to the duodenum Splits at the pyloric region
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Hepatogastric Ligament
Portion of the gastrohepatoduodenal ligament that passes into the pyloric region of the stomach and adjacent portions of the body
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Falciform Ligament
Extends between the anteroventral surface of the liver and the midventral body wall
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Ventricle
Most conspicuous structure of the heart Large muscular chamber
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Coronary Arteries
Seen on the surface of the ventricle, supply the heart
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Sinus Venosus
Thin, triangular chamber of the heart attached to the transverse septum Receives venous blood and passes it anteriorly to the atrium
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Atrium
Large chamber of the heart that is dorsal to and appears to envelop the ventricle Passes its blood to the ventricle
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Conus Arteriosus
Anterior chamber of the heart that is muscular and tube-like; narrowing of the ventricle This is where blood exits the heart and enters the ventral aorta
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Ventral Aorta
Passes anteriorly from the conus arteriosus Gives off five pairs of afferent branchial arteries
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Afferent Branchial Arteries
Arteries that arise at the ventral aorta and pass through to the gill lamellae
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Collector Loop
Pretrematic and posttrematic arteries join dorsally and ventrally, loop around the pharyngeal slit Only four collector loops
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Efferent Branchial Artery
Carries blood away from the dorsal end of each collector loop and empties into the dorsal aorta
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Dorsal Aorta
Passes posteriorly to supply most of the body with oxygenated blood
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Hyoidean Artery
Arises from the anterodorsal part of the first collector loop (just anterior to first efferent branchial artery) Extends anteriorly
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Paired Dorsal Aortae
Arise from first efferent branchial arteries Pass anteriorly then veer laterally to join hyoidean artery
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Internal Carotid Artery
Formed after the union of a hyoidean artery and paired dorsal aorta Extends anteriorly to give rise to the stapedial artery then extends anteromedially to meet with the other internal carotid middorsally before entering the chondrocranium
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Stapedial Artery
Arises from the internal carotid artery on either side Extends anterolaterally before passing into the chondrocranium
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Afferent Spiracular Artery
Arises near the middles of the pretrematic artery of the first collector loop and goes to the posterior side of the spiracle
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Efferent Spiracular Artery
Collects blood from the pseudobranch Extends anteromedially, ventral to stapedial and enters the chondrocranium
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External Carotid Artery
Arises from the anteromedial corner of the first collector loop and supplies the lower jaw
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Hypobranchial Artery
Arises from the ventral end of the second collector loop Passes posteriorly to the conus arteriosus, where it divides into coronary and pericardial arteries
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Pericardial arteries
Can be seen on the wall of the pericardial cavity
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Pharyngoesophogeal Artery
Arises from the second efferent branchial artery Extends posteriorly and gives off branches to the pharynx and esophagus
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Subclavian Arteries
Paired, first major branches of the dorsal aorta; usually between the third and fourth efferent branchial arteries Pass posterolaterally then veer lateroventrally at the pectoral girdle Gives rise to branchial and anterior ventrolateral arteries
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Brachial Ventrolateral Artery
Supplies the pectoral fin with blood
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Anterior Ventrolateral Artery
Continuation of the subclavian artery after the origin of the brachial ventrolateral artery Goes anterior then posterior, midway between lateral and midventral lines Gives off branches that supply myomeres, joins with posterior ventrolateral artery
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Celiac Artery
First branch of the dorsal aorta in the pleuroperitoneal cavity Large, unpaired Continues posteriorly along the right side of the stomach to anterior tip of dorsal lobe of pancreas - Gives rise to testicular/ovarian arteries near origin - Divides into pancreaticomesenteric and gastrohepatic arteries
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Gastrohepatic Artery
Short branch (sometimes missing altogether) of the celiac artery that subdivides again into the hepatic and gastric arteries
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Hepatic Artery
Long, narrow artery that turns toward the liver, accompanied by the hepatic portal vein and ant. bile duct
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Gastric Artery
Passes to the stomach and branches into dorsal and ventral segments
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Pacreaticomesenteric Artery
Passes dorsal to the pylorus and onto the ventral side of the intestine as the anterior intestinal artery
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Anterior Intestinal Artery
Posterior end of the pancreaticomesenteric artery that lies on the ventral side of the intestine
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Anterior Mesenteric Artery
Arises from the dorsal aorta at about the level of the spleen, becomes posterior intestinal artery
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Posterior Intestinal Artery
Extension of the anterior mesenteric artery onto the intestine
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Gastrosplenic Artery
Arises from the dorsal aorta just posterior to the anterior mesenteric artery Supplies the spleen and the posterior part of the stomach
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Posterior Mesenteric Artery
Arises from the dorsal aorta, passes along the anterior edge of the mesorectum and onto the digitiform gland
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Iliac Arteries
Arise from the dorsal aorta at about the level of the cloaca Pass posterolaterally dorsal to the kidneys, emerge and extend to pelvic fins where it branches into the femoral artery and posterior ventrolateral artery
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Femoral Artery
Branch off of the iliac artery that enters the pelvic fin
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Posterior ventrolateral artery
Branch off of the iliac artery that goes anteriorly along the body wall before uniting with the anterior ventrolateral artery
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Caudal Artery
Posterior continuation of the dorsal aorta into the tail, after the cloaca
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Intersegmental Arteries
Random branches off of the dorsal aorta to the axial musculature
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Hepatic Portal Vein
Large vein that lies in the gastrohepatoduodenal ligament Formed from the union of the gastric, pancreaticomesenteric and lienomesenteric veins near the top of the dorsal lobe of the pancreas
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Gastric Vein
Accompanies gastric artery onto the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the stomach
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Lienomesenteric Vein
Extends along the dorsal lobe of the pancreas Formed by confluence of the posterior lienogastric vein and posterior intestinal vein
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Posterior lienogastric vein
Vein that comes from the spleen and posterior part of the stomach
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Posterior Intestinal Vein
Arises from the posterior part of the intestine
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Pancreaticomesenteric Vein
Accompanies the pancreaticomesenteric artery to the beginning of the intestine, where it is formed by others such as the anterior intestinal vein and the anterior lienogastric vein
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Anterior Intestinal Vein
Extends parallel to the anterior intestinal artery
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Anterior Lienogastric Vein
Comes from the spleen and pyloric regions of the stomach
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Caudal Vein
Passes anteriorly through the hemal arches of the caudal vertebrae
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Renal Portal Veins
Arise through bifurcation of the caudal vein and continue anteriorly along the dorsolateral margins of the kidneys
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Afferent Renal Veins
Branch from the renal portal veins to carry blood to the kidneys
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Anterior Cardinal Sinus
Large vein that lies dorsal to the pharyngobranchial cartilages Receives vessels that drain the eye, brain, head
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Orbital Sinus
Surrounds the eye and transports blood to the anterior cardinal sinus
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Inferior Jugular Vein
Thin vessel that drains the floor of the branchial region
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Hyoidean Sinus
Connects the anterior cardinal sinus and inferior jugular vein on either side of the head Lies along the posterior surface of the hyoid arch
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Hepatic Vein/Sinus
Collects blood from the liver and opens into the posterior wall of the sinus venosus
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Common Cardinal Vein
Receives blood from the main vessels (except the liver), passing it back into the posterolateral corners of the sinus venosus
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Subclavian Vein
Enters the common cardinal vein just lateral to the entrance of the inferior jugular
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Posterior Cardinal Sinus
Large space lying dorsolateral to the esophagus, bounded by a thin-walled membrane
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Posterior Cardinal Vein
Vein that lies lateral to the dorsal aorta
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Efferent Renal Veins
Collect blood from kidneys and intersegmental veins that drain blood from body wall
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Lateral Abdominal Vein
Extends along the inside of the ventrolateral body wall on each side Formed from confluence of cloacal vein and femoral vein
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Cloacal Vein
Vein that drains blood from the cloaca
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Femoral Vein
Drains blood from the pelvic fin
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Subscapular Vein
Extends parallel to the subclavian artery
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Brachial Vein
Lies on the medial surface of the pectoral fin along with the brachial artery
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Kidneys
Long, narrow structures on either side of the dorsal aorta on the roof of the body ccavity
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Testes
Paired, elongated gonads of the male that lie dorsal to the liver in the pleuroperitoneal cavity
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Ovaries
Paired, elongated gonads of the female that lie dorsal to the liver
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Caudal Ligament
Between the posterior ends of the kidneys, arising from the vertebrae and passing to the tail
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Epididymis
Most anterior part of the kidney in males, includes tubules that help transport sperm
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Leydig's Gland
Middle third of the kidney in males that house tubules that make secretions to help transport sperm
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Mesorchium
Mesentery that supports the testes and suspends them from the body cavity
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Ductuli Efferentes
Small tubules in the anterior part of the mesorchium that extend from the testis to tubules in the epididymis
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Archinephric Duct
Tightly convoluted, embedded in the ventral surface of the kidney (mature male) - Nearly straight in immature male, resembles oviduct
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Seminal Vesicle
As archinephric duct approaches the cloaca, straightens and expands
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Sperm Sac
On ventral surface of seminal vesicle Anteriorly blindly ending pouch
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Urogenital Sinus
Union of the left and right sperm sacs, continues posteriorly to urogenital papilla
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Accessory Urinary Duct
Thin duct that carries urine to the urogenital sinus Extends along the medial margin of the kidney
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Siphon
Lies just deep to the skin on the ventral surface of the pelvic fin
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Mesovarium
Mesentery that suspends the ovaries from the body wall
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Oviduct
Lies on the ventral surface of each kidney - Narrow, unsupported by mesentery in immature - Larger and supported in adult
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Mesotubarium
Mesentery that supports the oviduct in adult females
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Ostium Tubae
Opening of the left and right oviducts in the free edge of the falciform ligament
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Nidamental Gland
Swelling of the oviduct dorsal to the ovary Secretes a thin membrane around groups of eggs as they pass to the oviduct; where eggs are fertilized
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Uterus
Enlargement of the oviduct that occurs posteriorly Contains developing pups
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Ampullae of Lorenzini
Modified parts of the lateral line system Series of tube-like structures just below and parallel to the skin
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Lateral Line Canal
Extends midlaterally along the length of the body and into the tail Lies within the skin and leads to other canals in the head
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Olfactory Sacs
Function in olfaction (duh) Has lateral incurrent and medial excurrent nares Has lamellae within on which sensory receptors lie
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Superficial Opthalmic Nerve
Passes anteroposteriorly along the dorsomedial wall of the orbit
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Oblique Muscles (2)
Dorsal & Ventral Pass from the anteromedial wall of the orbit and attach dorsally and ventralls
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Rectus Muscles (4)
Lateral, medial, dorsal, ventral Radiate toward the eyeball from the posteromedial wall of the orbit - Lateral attaches to posterior surface - Medial attaches to medial/anterior surface - Dorsal attaches to the top - Ventral
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Deep Opthalmic Nerve
Thin strand that passes anteroposteriorly through the orbit and adheres to the medial surface of the eye
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Optic Nerve
Extends from the medial wall of the orbit, laterally to the eyeball
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Infraorbital Nerve
Passes anteriorly and slightly ventrally in the orbit Nearly as wide as any of the extrinsic muscles
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Preorbitalis
Muscle that passes anteromedially across the floor of the orbit
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Oculomotor Nerve
Passes ventrally and around the margin of the ventral rectus
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Abducens Nerve
Innervates the lateral rectus
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Trochlear Nerve
Passes into the dorsal oblique
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Mandibular Nerve
Lies on the posterior wall of the orbit, posterior to lateral rectus, extends laterally
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Cornea
Lateral portion of the eyeball, transparent
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Sclera
Remainder of the eyeball, cartilaginous
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Iris
Pigmented structure of the eyeball visible through the cornea, with circular pupil at centre - Modified vascular tunic - Contains intrinsic musculature that allows control over the size of the pupil
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Lens
Hard spherical structure within the eye
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Choroid
Dark pigmented layer internal to the sclera
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Suprachoroidea
Vascular tissue between the choroid and sclera on the medial wall of the eye where the pedicle attaches
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Ciliary Body
Holds the lens in place | Contains intrinsic musculature to help control shape of the lens
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Retina
Light tissue internal to the choroid | Light sensitive, contains photoreceptors responsible for absorbing light
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Vitreous Chamber
Large cavity of the eyeball medial to the lens
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Vitreous Humor
Gelatinous mass in the vitreous chamber, helps maintain eyeball's shape and holds retina in place
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Anterior/Posterior Chamber
Divisions of the cavity lateral to the lens, subdivided by the iris
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Aqueous Humor
Watery fluid that fills the anterior and posterior chamber
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Membranous Labyrinth
Series of ducts and sacs in the inner ear
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Cartilaginous Labyrinth
Series of canals and chambers that contain the membranous labyrinth
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Anterior/posterior Semicircular Duct
Vertically oriented ducts within the membranous labyrinth
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Lateral Semicircular Duct
Horizontally oriented duct within the membranous labyrinth
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Sacculus
Large, triangular sac-like structure that extends between the vertical ducts and medial to the lateral duct
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Endolymphatic Duct
Extends dorsally from the sacculus and reaches the exterior surface of the head through the endolymphatic pores
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Anterior/Posterior Utriculi
Closely associated with the sacculus, communicates with it through small openings - Anterior attaches to anterior and lateral semicircular ducts - Posterior attaches to posterior semicircular duct
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Lagena
Posteroventral extension of the sacculus
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Ampullae
Little bulbs that occur at the ends of ducts in the inner ear
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Epiphysis
Extends dorsally from the posterior side of the epithalamus to the epiphyseal foramen
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Telencephalon
``` Most anterior portion of the brain Contains: - Olfactory bulbs - Olfactory tracts - Cerebrum ```
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Olfactory Bulbs
Telencephalon Bulbs at the anterior end of the olfactory tracts, attach to the olfactory sacs anteriorly
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Olfactory Tracts
Telencephalon Narrow tracts that attach the olfactory bulbs to the cerebrum
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Cerebral Hemispheres
Extend from the posterior sides of the olfactory tracts, a little ways before going ventrally on the brain
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Cerebrum
Two cerebral hemispheres together
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Diencephalon
Second portion of the brain, posterior to the telencephalon and anterior to the mesencephalon Includes: - Epithalamus - Thalamus - Hypothalamus
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Epithalamus
Roof of the diencephalon
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Thalamus
Side of the diencephalon
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Hypothalamus
Floor of the diencephalon
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Tela Choroidea
Thin, vascular tissue that forms the epithalamus Attaches anteriorly to the cerebrum
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Third ventricle
Cavity within the diencephalon that contains various vascular structures
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Foramen of Monro
Foramen through which the third ventricle leads to the left and right lateral ventricles
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Lateral Ventricles
Diencephalon Left & right Lie respectively in the left and right cerebral hemispheres
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Mesencephalon
This portion of the brain, posterior to the diencephalon and anterior to the metencephalon
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Optic Lobes
Mesencephalon Paired, rounded
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Cerebellum
Metencephalon Large, main structure of metencephalon Partially overhangs optic lobes anteriorly and myelencephalon posteriorly
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Auricles
Metencephalon, cerebellum Project anterolaterally from the posterior end of the metencephalon
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Metencephalon
Fourth portion of the brain, posterior to mesencephalon and anterior to myelencephalon
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Myelencephalon
Most posterior part of the brain, largely tubular
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Medulla Oblongata
Myelencephalon Posterior part of the brain that narrows into the spinal cord - Roof covered by telea choroidea
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Fourth ventricle
Myelencephalon Cavity of the medulla, revealed by removing the telea choroidea; has various ridges and grooves
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Somatic Motor Columns
Myelencephalon Two large midventral ridges on either side of the midventral groove within the fourth ventricle
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Visceral Sensory Columns
Large longitudinal ridges lateral to the somatic motor columns (divided by a depression)
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Visceral motor columns
Small columns between the somatic motor columns and visceral sensory columns
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Somatic sensory column
Large longitudinal ridge dorsal to each visceral sensory column Surface has form of small, bead-like swellings
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Acousticolateral Area
Anterior enlargement of the somatic sensory column
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Terminal Nerve
Most anterior cranial nerve Passes along the medial side of the olfactory tract
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Olfactory Nerve
Second most anterior nerve Pass from olfactory sac into olfactory bulb
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Oculomotor Nerve
Arises from ventral surface of the mesencephalon and branches to innervate ventral oblique and dorsal/ventral/medial rectus
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Trochlear Nerve
Extends anterolaterally from the dorsal surface of the mesencephalon Innervates dorsal oblique
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Abducens Nerve
Arises from ventral surface of the medulla Passes anterolaterally and innervates the lateral rectus (found on ventral side)
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Trigeminal Nerve
Arises from the anterior part of the medulla, just behind the auricles of the cerebellum Large nerve that divides into four branches on emerging into the orbit - superficial opthalmic, deep opthalmic, mandibular, maxillary
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Superficial Opthalmic Branch
Branch of the trigeminal nerve | Most dorsal of the branches, passes just ventral to the dorsal margin of the orbit
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Deep Opthalmic Branch
Branch of the trigeminal nerve Passes through orbit and adheres to dorsoventral surface of eyeball
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Mandibular Branch
Branch of trigeminal nerve Extends laterally along posterior wall of orbit, almost directly posterior to lateral rectus
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Maxillary Branch
Branch of trigeminal nerve Contributes to infraorbital nerve
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Infraorbital Nerve
Large nerve passing along the floor of the orbit and crossing the preorbitalis
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Facial Nerve
Arises from the anterior part of the medulla, just behind the auricles of the cerebellum Two branches: hyomandibular and palatine
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Hyomandibular Branch
Branch of facial nerve Forms hyomandibular nerve along with AVLLN Passes over levator hyomandibulae Has geniculate ganglion, swelling near origin
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Palatine Branch
Branch of facial nerve Participates in the innervation of the lining of the oral cavity
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Statoacoustic Nerve
Arises from the anterior part of the medulla, just behind the auricles of the cerebellum Short nerve that innervates the ear
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Preotic Lateral Line Nerves
Arise from the anterior part of the medulla, just behind the auricles of the cerebellum - Anterodorsal Lateral Line Nerve (ADLLN) - Anteroventral Lateral Line Nerve (AVLLN) - Otic Lateral Line Nerve (OLLN)
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Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Arises posterior to the statoacoustic nerve Extends through floor of otic capsule to first pharyngeal slit Swelling, petrosal ganglion before emerges from the capsule Divides into posttrematic and pretrematic branches
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Postotic Lateral Line Nerves
Arise from the brain between the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves - Middle Lateral Line Nerve (MLLN) - Supratemporal Lateral Line Nerve (STLLN) - Poterior Lateral Line Nerve (PLLN)
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Vagus nerve
Mainly innervates pharyngeal slits 2-5 and viscera Arises from medulla just posterior to glossopharyngeal, clumped with postotic lateral line nerves Has visceral and intestinal branches
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Branchial Branches
Branches of the vagus nerve, visceral branch Branches that innervate pharyngeal slits 2-5 - Subdivides into pretrematic, posttrematic and pharyngeal branches
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Hypobranchial Nerve
Crosses the intestinal branch of the vagus nerve, innervates hypobranchial musculature
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Occipital Nerve
Union of slender roots posterior to the vagus nerve, partially merges with vagus
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Hypophysis
Ventral extension of the brain, just behind the optic nerves
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Optic Chiasm
Where the optic nerves cross over to the opposite side of the brain toward the anterior part of the hypothalamus
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Infundibulum
Forms the remainder of the hypothalamus not covered by optic nerve
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Vascular Sac
Continuation of the infundibulum posterior to each inferior lobe
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Central Canal
Narrow canal within the spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid in life (as are the ventricles)
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Optic ventricle
Extension of the third ventricle into the optic lobes and hypophysis
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Cerebellar ventricle
Continuation of the fourth ventricle into the cerebellum
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Cerebellar Aqueduct
Narrow canal that connects the third and fourth ventricles