Frog Anatomy

Vomerine teeth

Teeth used to hold and secure prey.

Estuachian tubes

Tubes that help equalize pressure in the ears.

Tympanic membrane

Also known as the ear drum; essential for hearing, especially during mating.

Nictitating membrane

A third eyelid that prevents dirt and protects the eyeball; allows frogs to see underwater.

Esophagus

The tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach.

Glottis

A structure that shields the entry into the lungs.

Tongue

An organ used by frogs to catch prey.

Maxillary teeth

Teeth that help secure prey.

Liver

An organ that produces bile to begin the breakdown of food.

Gallbladder

An organ that stores bile.

Pancreas

An organ that secretes enzymes that help break down food.

Fat bodies

Tissues that store fat for hibernation and times of limited food availability.

Stomach

An organ that secretes juices necessary for digestion.

Small intestine

A part of the digestive system that absorbs broken down food.

Kidney

An organ that filters out toxins from the blood.

Large intestine

The part of the digestive system where undigested wastes are collected.

Cloaca

A chamber where food waste, sperm and eggs, and kidney wastes are expelled.

Anus

The opening through which wastes leave the body.