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Thoracic Cavity 1. The thoracic cavity is protected by the rib cage and con-tains the lungs and heart. Use the labeled picture to find the following organs: • Lungs – the lungs have multiple lobes and are found on either side of the heart. • Heart – the heart is encased in a shiny pericardial
The thoracic cavity is protected by the rib cage and contains the lungs and heart. Use the labeled picture to find the following organs: Click for full-size pdf
In this activity, you will open the abdominal and thoracic cavity of the fetal pig and identify structures. Remember, that to dissect means to "expose to view" - a careful dissection will make it easier for you to find the organs and structures.
Tongue: Muscle covered in mucous membranes with areas used for tasting. Papillae are the small bumps on the tongue (taste buds) Epiglottis: Flexible flap at the larynx. Acts as a switch to allow air into the larynx and food into the esophagus. http://www.biologycorner.com/pig/fetalpig_mouth2.jpg.
Roll over the image and click on different organ lables to view a description of the organ.
The Heart. The heart and lungs are both located in a region of the pig known as the thoracic cavity, which is separated from the digestive system by the diaphragm, a thin, sheet-like muscle. Between the lungs we find the heart swaddled in the pericardial sac.
Histology & Anatomy of Fetal Pig - Carotid Arteries. More. Thoracic Cavity. Roll over the image and click on different organ lables to view a description of the organ.