Comparative Anatomy

Laboratory #3

 

Specimen

 

Fishbeck, et al Pp.

Assignment/ Notes

Squalus acanthias:

body cavities, mesenteries, digestive and respiratory systems

55- 56, 153- 158, 159- 168

Follow cutting directions carefully (pp. 153- 155)

Check with Dr. B. prior to cutting pharynx (pp. 159)

circulatory system

70- 71, 76- 78, 175- 190

DO NOT cut open the heart (pg. 175)

Use model to study heart chambers

Expose sufficient pharyngeal and abdominal tissue to only expose those vessels indicated in your outline