Fetal Pig Dissection

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Each file contains labeled photographs of fetal pigs in various stages of dissection. Several different pigs were used in the photographs. Advance through the photographs one at a time and learn all of the structures that are labeled. Most of the structures are seen several times on several different photographs, so you will have opportunities to view the structures from different angles and on different animals.

• Introduction and External Anatomy
• Initial Cuts
• Mouth and Neck Region
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Circulatory System
• Excretory (Urinary) System
• Reproductive System

Other Online Resources

The links below are for other websites that have photographs and information about fetal pigs. They may be helpful in identifying structures and their function.

Virtual Pig Dissection

University of Central Oklahoma website

Hillfield Strathallan College website

Davidson College website

Home Science Tools website

Saint Anselm College website

Biology Corner website