Comparative Anatomy
of the Domestic Cat and Selected
Organs of the Sheep, Cow, & Pig
With Reference to the Human
Karen McMahon
Biological Science
The University of Tulsa
HAPS Institute - Using Cadavers to
Teach A&P November 30, 2008
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Comparative Anatomy: Cat vs. Sheep, Cow, & Pig Organs, Relating to Humans, Study notes of Anatomy
A comparative analysis of the anatomy of the domestic cat and selected organs of sheep, cow, and pig, with a focus on their similarities and differences with the human body. Topics covered include the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, male and female reproductive systems, and urinary systems of these animals. The document also includes numerous diagrams and photographs for visual reference.
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Comparative Anatomy
of the Domestic Cat and Selected^ Organs of the Sheep, Cow, & Pig
With Reference to the Human
Karen McMahon Biological Science
The University of Tulsa
HAPS Institute - Using Cadavers to
Teach A&P November 30, 2008
Integumentary
System
Human Skin, Heavily PigmentedStratumCorneum Epidermis Dermis
Stratum Basale
Skeletal System
Maxilla
Nasal
The premaxilla is not present inthe human skull.
Cats have a carnivorousdentition pattern. Teeth in eachhalf of the u. jaw/l. jaw: Incisors 3/3 Canines 1/1 Premolars 3/2 Molars 1/1. The total # ofteeth is 30.
Incisors
Canine
Premolar
Molar
There are 7 lumbar vertebrae inthe cat; 5 in the human.
The sacrum is composed of 3 fusedbones in the cat; 5 in the human.
There are 13 pairs of ribs in the cat -pairs 1-9 true, 10-13 false, & pair 13 isalso floating.
The human has 12 pairs of ribs - pairs 1-7true, 8-12 false, & pairs 11-12 are alsofloating.
True (1-7)
Floating
False (8-12)
The human sternum consists of amanubrium, body, & xiphoid process.
Manubrium Xiphoid Process
Body
There are 7 carpals in the cat; 8 in thehuman. The scaphoid and lunate are fusedas the scapholunate in the cat.
Scaphoid
Lunate
Fetal Skeleton
Human
Pig