CHAPTER 1
Craniata and Vertebrata
Phylogeny and Classification
Vertebrate Relatives
Craniates and Vertebrates
Early Stages in the Evolution of Vertebrates
Vertebrata
Amniote Skulls and Classification
CHAPTER 2 – THE LAMPREY
Introduction
Section I – Skeleton
Section II – External Anatomy
Section III – Pleuroperitoneal Cavity and Viscera
Section IV – Sagittal Section
Key Terms: Lamprey
CHAPTER 3 – THE SHARK
Introduction
Section I - Skeleton
Key Terms: Skeleton
Section II - External Anatomy
Key Terms: External Anatomy
Section III - Muscular System
Key Terms: Muscular System
Section IV - Digestive and Respiratory Systems
Key Terms: Digestive and Respiratory Systems
Section V - Cardiovascular System
Key Terms: Cardiovascular System
Section VI - Urogenital System
Male Urogenital System
Key Terms: Male Urogenital System
Female Reproductive System
Key Terms: Female Reproductive System
Section VII - Sensory Organs
Key Terms: Sensory Organs
Section VIII - Brain and Cranial Nerves
Key Terms: Brain and Cranial Nerves
CHAPTER 4 – THE PERCH
Introduction
Section I – Skeleton
Key Terms: Skeleton
Key Terms: Postcranial Skeleton
Section II – External Anatomy
Key Terms: External Anatomy
Section III – Mouth, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx
Key Terms: Mouth, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx
Section IV – Pleuroperitoneal Cavity and Viscera
Key Terms: Pleuroperitoneal Cavity and Viscera
CHAPTER 5 – THE MUDPUPPY
Introduction
Section I – Skeleton
Key Terms: Cranial Skeleton
Key Terms: Postcranial Skeleton
Section II – External Anatomy
Key Terms: External Anatomy
Section III – Muscular System
Key Terms: Muscular System
Section IV – Mouth, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx
Key Terms: Mouth, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx
Section V – Pleuroperitoneal Cavity and Viscera
Key Terms: Pleuroperitoneal Cavity and Viscera
Section VI – Urogenital System
Key Terms: Urogenital System
Section VII – Cardiovascular System
Key Terms: Cardiovascular System
CHAPTER 6 – THE FROG
Introduction
Section I – Skeleton
Key Terms: Skull, Mandible, and Hyoid Apparatus
Key Terms: Postcranial Skeleton
Section II – External Anatomy
Key Terms: External Anatomy
Section III – Mouth, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx
Key Terms: Mouth, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx
Section IV – Pleuroperitoneal Cavity, Viscera, and Urogenital System
Key Terms: Pleuroperitoneal Cavity, Viscera, and Urogenital System
Section V – Cardiovascular System
Key Terms: Cardiovascular System
CHAPTER 7 – THE CAT
Introduction
Section I - Skeleton
Key Terms: Cranial Skeleton
Key Terms: The Skull and Mandible of the Sheep
Key Terms: The Skull and Mandible of the Beaver
Postcranial Skeleton
Key Terms: Postcranial Skeleton
Section II – External Anatomy
Key Terms: External Anatomy
Section III - Muscular System
Key Terms: Muscular System
Key Terms: Muscles of the Forelimb
Key Terms: Muscles of the Hind Limb
Key Terms: Muscles of the Head and Trunk
Section IV - Digestive and Respiratory Systems
Key Terms: Digestive and Respiratory Systems
Section V - Cardiovascular System
Key Terms: Cardiovascular System
Section VI - Urogenital System
Key Terms: Excretory System
Key Terms: Male Reproductive System
Key Terms: Female Reproductive System
Section VII – Brain and Cranial Nerves
Key Terms: Brain and Cranial Nerves
CHAPTER 8 – REPTILE SKULLS AND MANDIBLES
Introduction
Section I –Turtle Skull and Mandible
Key Terms: Turtle Skull and Mandible
Section II –Iguana Skull and Mandible
Key Terms: Iguana Skull and Mandible
Section III – Snake Skull and Mandible
Key Terms: Snake Skull and Mandible
Section IV – Alligator Skull and Mandible
Key Terms: Alligator Skull and Mandible
Section V – Dinosaur Skull and Mandible
Key Terms: Dinosaur Skull and Mandible
CHAPTER 9 – THE PIGEON
Introduction
Section I - Skeleton
Key Terms: Skeleton
Section II - External Anatomy
Key Terms: External Anatomy
Section III – Musculature
Key Terms: Musculature
Section IV - Body Cavity, Viscera, and Vessels
Key Terms: Body Cavity, Viscera, and Vessels
Selected References
Index
