9.1: Overview and Purpose
Overview and Purpose
For this lab students will create a 3D model of a fetal pig in order to study mammalian anatomy and compare it to human anatomy.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the anatomy of the pig as an example of a vertebrate mammal
- Identify structures on the pig and know their functions
- Identify structures that are a part of the digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, reproductive system, and urinary system
- Compare and contrast pig anatomy to human anatomy
- Review general mammalian characteristics, body plans, and organ systems
- Construct a 3D model of the fetal pig
Vocabulary
Mammal
Monotremes:
Marsupials
Eutherians
Endothermic
Convergent evolution
Tetrapod
Vertebrates
Body plans
Body Cavity