Vertebrate Anatomy
TAXONOMY OF THE DOMESTIC PIG Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia (mammary glands, fur) Order: Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates) Family: Suidae (pigs) Genus: Sus Species: scrofa Sus scrofa
Why Fetal Pigs? Good analog for the human system Good size to dissect Animal lives are not sacrificed
Preparation for Quiz Identify structures in Bold Know the functions of the structures CD great way to study
DISSECTION TERMINOLOGY Sagittal Plane = Medial Plane
COMMON MISTAKES Use shallow incision when cutting the peritoneal cavity Careful around blood vessels and organs – keep intact Distinguish between male and female pigs – important for posterior incisions May need to gently rinse out abdominal cavity Go slowly – be careful