Anatomy of the Fetal Pig


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This picture shows the external structures of a pig's head
This picture shows the internal structures of a fetal pig's mouth.  Click on the picture for a larger view.  Click here for a picture that shows the epiglottis a little more clearly.
This picture shows the abdominal cavity with the liver and small intestines clearly visible.
This picture shows the mesentery connecting the parts of the small intestine.  Click on the image for a larger view.
This picture shows the spleen moved over to the side.  Click on the image for a larger picture.
This picture shows the cecum (the blind pouch at the connection of the small and large intestines).  Click on the image for a larger view.
This picture shows the stomach (after the liver has been pushed up out of the way).  Click on the image for a larger picture.
This picture shows the pancreas embedded in membranes around the stomach.  Click on the image for a larger picture.
This image shows the male urogenital opening at the base of the umbilical cord.  Click on the image for a larger picture.
This image shows the scrotal sacs on the male.
This shows the female urogenital opening and urogenital papilla.
This picture shows the plastic model of the fetal pig.
This shows the pig model with the abdominal organs removed.

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