Fetal Pig Dissection Anatomy

Set of vocabulary flashcards covering key anatomical structures and their functions observed in fetal pig dissection.

Pinna (pinnae)

External ear structures.

Nictitating membrane

Protective layer of the eye.

Vibrissae

Whiskers for tactile sensation.

External nares

Nostrils for breathing.

Mammary papillae (mammae)

Milk-producing structures.

External auditory meatus

Ear canal.

Anus

Exit for digestive waste.

Umbilical cord

Connects fetus to placenta.

Urogenital opening

Entry for urinary and reproductive systems.

Genital papilla

External female reproductive structure.

Vaginal orifice

Opening to the vagina.

Abdomen

Cavity containing digestive organs.

Scrotum

Pouch containing the testes.

Thorax

Chest region.

Urethral opening

Exit for urine.

Tongue

Manipulates food and aids in swallowing.

Incisors

Teeth for cutting food.

Epiglottis

Prevents food from entering the trachea.

Hard palate

Bony part of the roof of the mouth.

Soft palate

Muscular part of the roof of the mouth.

Glottis

Opening to the larynx.

Nasopharynx

Air passage above the soft palate.

Esophageal opening

Entrance to the esophagus.

Thyroid

Hormone-secreting gland.

Esophagus

Tube from mouth to stomach.

Caecum

Initial part of the large intestine.

Stomach

Digests food.

Small intestine

Absorbs nutrients.

Gall bladder

Stores bile.

Large intestine

Absorbs water and forms waste.

Rectum

Final section of the large intestine.

Pancreas

Produces digestive enzymes and hormones.

Spleen

Filters blood.

Liver

Processes nutrients.

Mesentery

Attaches intestines to abdominal wall.

Thymus

Immune system gland.

Aorta

Main artery supplying blood.

Pericardium

Sac surrounding the heart.

Atrium (atria)

Upper chambers of the heart.

Ventricle(s)

Lower chambers of the heart.

Trachea

Windpipe; conducts air.

Larynx

Voice box; produces sound.

Diaphragm

Muscle aiding in breathing.

Lungs

Organs for gas exchange.

Bronchus (bronchi)

Major air passages from trachea to lungs.

Kidney

Filters blood to produce urine.

Ureter

Tubes carrying urine from kidneys to bladder.

Urinary bladder

Stores urine.

Testis (testes)

Male reproductive organs producing sperm.

Epididymis

Stores sperm.

Ovary

Female reproductive organ producing eggs.

Oviduct

Tube transporting eggs from ovaries to uterus.

Uterine horns

Extensions of the uterus for fetal development.

Adrenal gland

Produces hormones; located on top of kidneys.