1. Vertebrate Anatomy

2. 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

3. Why Fetal Pigs? Good analog for the human system Good size to dissect
Animal lives are not sacrificed

4. Preparation for Quiz Identify structures in Bold
Know the functions of the structures
CD great way to study

5. DISSECTION TERMINOLOGY
Sagittal Plane = Medial Plane

6. 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