Fetal Pig Dissection-Checkpoint Stamps & Grade Sheet
(Lead Dissector & Assistant)
CHECKPOINT 1
CHECKPOINT 2
CLEAN UP DAY 1
CLEAN UP DAY 2
CHECKPOINT 3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FETAL PIG DISSECTION GRADES
GROUP SCORE: ______
LEAD DISSECTOR
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Any Adjusted? ________
ASSISTANT
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RECORDER
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ARTIST
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Fetal Pig Dissection-Data Sheet
(Recorder_____________________)
Part A: External Anatomy
Cm
In
Approximate age
(days)
1.1
.433
21
1.7
.669
35
2.8
1.01
49
4.0
1.57
56
22.0
8.66
100
30.0 +
11.8
Full term 112-115
1. Fetal pig length in cm:__________
2. Age of fetal pig:__________
3. Description of hair found on fetal pig.
4. Number of toes: _______ Hooves: _______
5. Number of mammary papillary: ________
6. Sex of fetal pig: ___________
7. What is the function of the epiglottis?
8. What is the function of the sensory papillae?
Part B: Incision
1. What is the function of the peritoneum?
Part C: Digestive system
1. Number of liver lobes: _______
2. What is the function of the liver in a living pig?
3. What is the function of the small intestine?
4. What specific macromolecule(s) is bile used to break down during digestion?
5. Length in cm of the small intestine: _______
6. What is the function of the large intestine?
7. Which is longer the large or small intestine (note- you do not need to unravel the large intestine (your
welcome!)?
8. Considering the function of the spleen, what might be some of the health effects of a ruptured spleen?
Part D: Respiratory system
1. What is the function of the diaphragm in a living pig?
2. What system is the thyroid a part of?
Part E: Circulatory system
1. Would the left or right ventricles of the pig heart have more cardiac muscle? Explain your answer.
2. Label parts of the heart.
Figure 4, Heart
Fetal Pig Diagrams
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C. 2._____________________________
D. 3._____________________________
E. 4._____________________________
F. 5._____________________________
G. 6._____________________________
H. 7._____________________________
I. 8._____________________________
J. 9._____________________________
K. 10.____________________________
L. 11.____________________________
M. 12.____________________________
N. 13.____________________________
Figure 1, External
Figure 2, Digestive System
Fig. 2, Digestive System
Figure 3, Respiratory System
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G.
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H.
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J.
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K.
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L.
M.
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N.
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P.
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Figure 5, male
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B _________________________________________
C _________________________________________
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Figure 5, female
Fetal Pig Dissection-Drawings
(Illustrator________________)
Part A: External Anatomy
1. Picture of fetal pig canines and incisors. (draw best view of upper and lower mouth, label
parts)
Part C: Digestive System
2. Drawing of fetal pig stomach interior. (label drawing)
3. Drawing of interior of small intestine. (label parts)
Part D: Respiratory System
4. Drawing: trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs (label parts)
Part E: Circulatory System
5. Drawing: Draw and label the inside of the heart
Part F: Urogenital System
6. Drawing: fetal pig kidneys and ureters
7. Drawing: Reproductive System (ovaries, testes, etc)