Fetal Pig Dissection Introduction: Today, we begin a new chapter in ...

v. ____ Appendages1. Head of the Pig:a. ____ Eyes: Are they open yet? _________b. ____ Earsc. ____ Nostrilsd. ____ Mouth: Can you see the tongue? ______2. Appendages:a. ____ Digits: How many digits does the pig have oneach foot? _____________________________b. Note that the first digit (thumb) is missing and thesecond and fifth digits are reduced in size. Howmany digits does the pig walk on, on each foot?_____________________________________3. Trunk:a. ____ Thorax: The body cavity that extends from theneck to the diaphragm (the chest area)b. ____ Sternum: The bone in the center of the chest towhich the ribs attach in front.c. ____ Abdomen: Body cavity posterior to the thoraxd. Umbilical cord: Still partially attached to the ventralside of the abdomen. This used to be attached to theplacenta in the womb of the mother.e. ____ Mammary glands: Nipples or teats found onthe ventral surface. How many mammary glandsdoes your pig have? Why are there so many?f. Anal opening: Located directly under (ventral) tothe tail.4. Sex determination: You are responsible for knowing thereproductive structures on both a male and female pig.