Chapter 6: Amphibians

Frogs have a xxxxxx body

compact

Salamanders have a xxxxx body

elongated

Frogs are

derived

Salamanders are

basal

For this frog skull, identify structure A

premaxilla

For this frog skull, identify structure B

maxilla

For this frog skull, identify structure C

occipital condyle

For this frog skull, identify structure D

vomer

For this frog skull, identify structure E

vomerine teeth

For this frog skull, identify structure F

premaxilla teeth

For this frog skull, identify structure G

maxilla teeth

For this frog skull, identify structure A

mandible

For this frog skull, identify structure B

occipital condyle

For this frog skull, identify structure C

foramen magnum

For this frog skull, Identify structure A

choana

For this frog skull, Identify structure B

vomerine teeth

For this frog skull, Identify structure C

maxillary teeth

Does the dentary have teeth in a frog?

No

Does the dentary have teeth in a salamander/mudpuppy?

Yes

For this frog skull, Identify structure A

dentary

For this frog skull, Identify structure B

angulosplenial

What does the angulosplenial articulate with to form the jaw joint?

quadrate

For this mudpuppy skull, Identify structure A

premaxilla

For this mudpuppy skull, Identify structure B

vomer

For this mudpuppy skull, Identify structure C

quadrate

For this mudpuppy skull, Identify structure D

occipital condyle

For this mudpuppy skull, Identify structure E

foramen magnum

What is the structure does the ilium, ischium, and pubis make up in frogs?

pelvic girdle

what is the best way to describe the vertebrae in a frog?

reduced

What structure is A in this frog skeleton?

urostyle

Does the frog vertebral column have any true ribs?

no

What structure is this in a frog skeleton?

pectoral girdle

In the frog, what structure is A?

external naris

In the frog, what structure is B?

eye

In the frog, what structure is C?

tympanic membrane

In the frog, what structure is D; how many digits?

manus;4

In the frog, what structure is E; how many digits?

pes;5

What limbs are specialized in frogs?

hindlimbs

What is structure A?

columella

In a frog, what is structure A?

tounge

In a frog, what is structure B?

glottis

In a frog, what is structure C?

esophagus

In a frog, what is structure D?

auditory tubes

How could you describe the skin of the mudpuppy and frogs?

smooth, slippery, glandular, no scales

What is structure A?

liver

What is structure B?

lungs

What is structure C?

gallbladder

What is structure D?

stomach

What is structure E?

intestines

What is structure f?

fat bodies

What is structure G?

ovary

What is structure A?

testes

What is structure B?

kidney

What is structure A?

right atrium

What is structure B?

left atrium

What is structure C?

ventricle

In a mudpuppy, what is this structure?

pectoral girdle

In a mudpuppy, what is this structure?

pelvic girdle

What is structure A?

naris

What is structure B?

external gills

What is structure C?

cloaca

What is structure A?

liver

What is structure B?

stomach

What is structure C?

gallbladder

What is structure D?

lungs

What is structure E?

intestines

What is structure F?

ovary

What is structure A?

kidney

What is structure B?

testes

What is structure A?

left atrium

What is structure B?

right atrium

What is structure C?

ventricle