Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory - Fetal Pig

Vocabulary flashcards covering terms and definitions related to human anatomy and physiology with a focus on the fetal pig.

Auricle (pinna)

The external part of the ear in the fetal pig.

Eyelid

Fold of skin that covers the eye.

External nares

Nostrils; external openings for breathing.

Snout (rostrum)

The extended part of the face of the fetal pig.

Tongue

Muscular organ in the mouth of the fetal pig.

Vibrissae (whiskers)

Sensory hairs on the snout of the fetal pig.

Forelimb

Upper limb consisting of shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, and digits.

Hindlimb

Lower limb consisting of hip, thigh, knee, leg, and ankle.

Trunk

The main body region of the fetal pig, excluding limbs and head.

Umbilical cord

Structure connecting the fetus to the placenta, containing vessels.

Mammary papillae

Nipple-like structures for milk secretion in females.

Anus

Opening for waste excretion at the end of the digestive tract.

Tail

The posterior extension of the body of the fetal pig.

Urogenital orifice (male)

Opening for urinary and reproductive systems in males.

Scrotum

Pouch containing testicles in male fetal pigs.

Urogenital orifice (female)

Opening for urinary and reproductive systems in females.

Genital papilla

Small projection in females, marking the urogenital opening.

Ventral

Referring to the belly side of the fetal pig.

Dorsal

Referring to the back side of the fetal pig.

Rostral

Towards the snout or front end of the fetal pig.

Cranial

Towards the head end of the fetal pig.

Caudal

Towards the tail end of the fetal pig.

Medial

Towards the midline of the body.

Lateral

Away from the midline of the body.

Liver

Large internal organ responsible for metabolism and detoxification.

Stomach

Digestive organ where food is broken down.

Gall bladder

Storage organ for bile produced by the liver.

Spleen

Organ involved in filtering blood and immune response.

Large intestine

Part of the digestive system where water is absorbed; includes the sigmoid colon and rectum.

Small intestine

Long tube where most digestion and absorption occur.

Cecum

Pouch that connects the small and large intestines.

Pancreas

Gland that produces digestive enzymes and hormones.

Kidney

Organ that filters blood to produce urine.

Ovary

Female reproductive organ producing eggs.

Body of the uterus

Main part of the female reproductive organ where embryos implant.

Uterine horns

Sections of the uterus leading to the ovaries.

Fallopian/uterine tubes

Tubes through which eggs travel from the ovaries.

Vagina

Birth canal in females.

Larynx

Voice box; involved in producing sound.

Trachea

Windpipe; conducts air to the lungs.

Esophagus

Tube transporting food from the mouth to the stomach.

Thyroid gland

Gland regulating metabolism through hormone production.

Heart

Pumping organ that circulates blood.

Adrenal gland

Glands that produce hormones such as adrenaline.

Urinary bladder

Hollow organ storing urine.

Ureter

Tube carrying urine from the kidney to the bladder.

Diaphragm

Muscle aiding in breathing.

Testis

Male reproductive gland producing sperm.

Epididymis

Structure storing sperm after production.

Spermatic cord

Bundle of fibers and tissues surrounding the spermatic artery.

Vas deferens

Tube transporting sperm from the epididymis.

Thymus gland

Gland involved in immune function.

Parietal pericardium

Membrane surrounding the heart.