BIO 11.1 Parts of a Toad (Exercise 9)

Mouth/buccal cavity

Pharynx

Esophagus

Stomach

Small intestine

Large intestine

Cloaca

(Anus)

Digestive System: (M P E S S L C A)

Pancreas

Liver

Gall bladder

Accessory Organs: (P L G)

Kidneys

Urinary bladder

Excretory System: (K U)

Glottis

Larynx/voice box

Trachea/windpipe

Lungs (bronchi)

Respiratory System: (G L T L)

Heart

Pericardium*

Left/right atrium*

Ventricle* *part only

Circulatory System: (H P L V)

Spleen

Lymphatic System: (S)

Testes

Oviduct/ovaries

Reproductive System: (T O)

1 – 3 brachial plexus (forelimbs/shoulder muscles)

4 – 6 fine nerves

7 – 9 sciatic plexus

10 sciatic nerve

10 pairs of spinal nerves (Nervous System): (B F S S)

Tongue

Mesentery

Spinal column – spinal cord

Other parts: (T M S)

Abdominal vein (be careful not to cut this during dissection)

Pectoral girdle

Parotoid glands: (A P)