6.1 MAJOR EXTERNAL LABELLING

• What is the external anatomy of the frog called?

  External anatomy of the frog
• What is the external naris in frogs?

  It is the external nostril
• What is the browspot in frogs?

  A marking on the frog's head
• What is the upper eyelid in frogs?

  A protective covering over the eye
• What is the nictitating membrane in frogs?

  A transparent eyelid for protection
• What is the lower eyelid in frogs?

  A secondary protective layer for the eye
• What are the digits of the frog's fingers called?

  Digits of fingers
• What is the tympanic membrane in frogs?

  A membrane for hearing
• What is the carpus in frogs?

  The wrist region of the forelimb
• What is the forearm in frogs?

  The part between the elbow and wrist
• What is the upper arm in frogs?

  The part between the shoulder and elbow
• What is the median dorsal line in frogs?


  A line running down the back
• What is the phylum of the frog?

  Chordata
• What is the subphylum of the frog?

  Vertebrata
• What is the class of the frog?

  Amphibia
• What is the order of the frog?

  Anura
• What is the family of the frog?

  Ranidae
• What is the genus of the frog?

  Rana
• What is the species of the frog?

  1. temporaria
• What is the structure called that connects the foot to the leg?

  Tarsus or ankle
• What is the structure called that connects the leg to the body?

  Prohallux
• What is the name of the structure on the frog's foot that allows it to grip surfaces?

  Digits of toes
• What is the name of the structure on the frog's leg that allows it to jump?

  Web
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's head that can be closed to protect the eye?

  Upper eyelid
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's head that can be closed to protect the eye?

  Lower eyelid
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's head that can be closed to protect the eye?

  Nictitating membrane
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's head that is used for smelling?

  Snout
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's head that is used for hearing?

  Tympanic membrane
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's head that is a light-sensitive spot?

  Browspot
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's leg that is the upper part of the leg?

  Thigh
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's leg that is the lower part of the leg?

  Shank
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's arm that is the upper part of the arm?

  Upper arm
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's arm that is the lower part of the arm?

  Forearm
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's body that is the midline between the back and belly?

  Median dorsal line
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's body that is the raised area on the back?

  Hump
• What is the name of the external structure on the frog's body that is the opening for waste elimination?

  Anus
• What are the main external anatomical structures of the frog?

  • Snout
  • Browspot
  • Upper eyelid
  • Lower eyelid
  • Nictitating membrane
  • Tympanic membrane
  • Digits of fingers
  • Tarsus or ankle
  • Prohallux
  • Digits of toes
  • Web
  • Median dorsal line
  • Hump
  • Anus
• What is the taxonomic classification of the frog?

  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Subphylum: Vertebrata
  • Class: Amphibia
  • Order: Anura
  • Family: Ranidae
  • Genus: Rana
  • Species: R. temporaria