1. Fetal Pig Lab Student Response Slide Show
Group Members

2. Part A Responsibility
Reader:
Recorder:
Dissector(s):

3. Part A: Observing the External Features of the Fetal Pig
The fetal pig assigned to you measures _____ cm in length. It seems to be approximately _____ days old.
Labe l the following diagram according to the directions

4. Part A: Observing the External Features of the Fetal Pig
Is your pig male or female?
How do you know?

5. Part A: Observing the External Features of the Fetal Pig
Does the fetal pig have teeth?
Are humans born with teeth?
Examine the skin of the pig. Is hair present? If so, what is the use of hair in mammals?
What is the importance of the umbilical cord? Is it the same in humans?
What other external observations can you make?

6. Part A: Observing the External Features of the Fetal Pig
Label:

7. Part B Responsibility
Reader:
Recorder:
Dissector(s):

8. Part B: The respiratory system
What is the function of the cartilage rings?
What is the function of the epiglottis?
Label the diagram

9. Part B: Picture 1: The Respiratory System
Esophagus
Diaphragm
Left Lung
Larynx
Trachea
Right Lung

10. Part B: The respiratory system
What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
What two important organs are located in the thoracic cavity?
What happens to the pressure in your thoracic cavity as the diaphragm expands and then contracts? Explain what happens to the air and the lungs specifically.

11. Part C Responsibility
Reader:
Recorder:
Dissector(s):

12. Part C: The Cardiovascular System
Why would the ductus arteriosus be important for the fetal pig but not a baby (having been born) pig?
In what ways do the atria and ventricles differ?
Explain how the blood flows from the heart to the body and back again.

13. Part C: The Cardiovascular System
Label the areas of the heart

14. Part C: Picture 2: The Heart
Left Atria
Right Ventricle
Aorta
Right Atria
Pulmonary Trunk
Left Ventricle
Vena Cava

15. Part D Responsibility
Reader:
Recorder:
Dissector(s):

16. Part D: The Digestive System
What System does the diaphragm belong to?
How many lobes does the liver have in the pig?

17. Part D: The Digestive System
Label the Diagram of the Human Digestive System

18. Part D: Picture 3: The Digestive System
Liver
Stomach
Diaphragm
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Gall Bladder

19. Part E Responsibility
Reader:
Recorder:
Dissector(s):

20. Part E: The Nervous System
What are the ridges in the brain called?
What are the grooves called?
What is the function of the cerebellum?
What is the function of the cerebrum?

21. Part E: Picture 4: The Brain
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Spinal Cord
Longitudinal fissure

22. Individual Component
In a separate file please respond to the following question. You may choose to discuss any organ that we have discussed this semester, use any resources you need to (except for other students in class, this is an individual assignment).
QUESTION: Describe in detail how the structure of a particular organ that we have discussed this semester meets the function of that organ in the body. Please make sure that you address both the gross anatomy of that organ as well as the microscopic anatomy of that organ.
Your essay should be NO MORE than one page in length double-spaced. Your essay will be graded on content (90% and mechanics 10%)

23. Essay Rubric
Fetal Pig Dissection Essay Rubric. ___/3 Essay has proper mechanics. ___/2 Writing is clear and concise, all information included helps to support the thesis. ___/5 Essay clearly describes in detail at least one gross anatomical feature of the organ and makes a direct connection between that feature and the function of the organ. ___/5 Essay clearly describes in detail at least one microscopic (tissue level or below) feature of the organ and makes a direction connection between that feature and the function of the organ. ___/2 Statements are supported by evidence. ___/3 Essay displays an appropriate depth of understanding of the organ in question and its role in the body.

24. Grading Break Down Group Component: 75 points
PowerPoint Content (65 points)
Photographs
Labeling
Short answer and fill-ins
Group Work and Practical Questions(10 points)
Responsibility was shared and noted in the PowerPoint, each member of the group tried each role at least 1 time
Group used materials respectfully and cleaned up after each class
Group members were able to answer “on the spot” questions successfully
Individual Component: 25 points
Essay (20 points)
Attendance and quality of participation (5 points)
TOTAL POINTS ENTERED: 100 points