Dogfish Anatomy and Dissection Guide

By:
Bruce Wingerd, Ph.D.

The purpose of this guide is to present a summary of the available information on the anatomy of the spiny dogfish. Its primary focus is the presentation of a logical and understandable sequence of dissection instructions that will guide students through a pictorial journey of dogfish anatomy. The dissection procedures are supplemented by descriptions of basic functions, morphological adaptations, and structural relationships to other vertebrates.

Available in Digital and Interactive Format

Assign and customize your lab manual online, administer interactive assessments, and check for student understanding using in-class polling tools. This is powered by bluedoor’s partnership with Top Hat, the leading active learning platform.

Table of Contents

  1. External Anatomy
  2. The Skeletal System
  3. The Muscular System
  4. Internal Anatomy
  5. The Digestive and Respiratory System
  6. The Circulatory System
  7. The Urogenital System
  8. The Nervous System and Special Senses

Chapter Sample

No items found.

About the Author

Bruce Wingerd has been teaching anatomy and related courses since 1980. He has written numerous textbooks, lab manuals, dissection guides, and multimedia resources in comparative mammalian anatomy, human anatomy, anatomy and physiology, histology, and medical terminology.

Request More Information

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.