Experiment 9 Fetal Pig Dissection Muscular System In this exercise you will become familiar with the muscular system of the fetal pig The muscular system of the fetal pig closely resembles that of the human body and thus will allow for a viable hands on examination of key muscles Materials Fetal Pig Dissection Tray Dissection Tools String should still be tied onto pigs hooves 1 Complete Table 4 Table 4 Experimental Data Muscle Origin Insertion Pectoralis major Sternum Proximal end of humorous Latissimus dorsi Lumbar Tendon into proximal end of humorous on medial face Deltoids Spine to Scapula Deltoid ridge of humorous Rectus abdominus Pubis Upper ribs and sternum Transverse abdominis Lower Rib and Lumbar Lumbar facia of the hip Gluteus medius Linea alba in aponeurosis Proximal end of femur 2013 eScience Labs LLC All Rights Reserved Movement Draws forearm to chest Moves forelimb dorsally Adduction of forelimb Constricts abdomen Constricts abdomen Adducts thigh
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