NAME
LOCATION
SHAPE & NEIGHBORS
FUNCTION
Parotid Gland
Crosses across the masseter and makes a hole in the mucous membrane opposite the last premolar tooth. Under the ear
Triangular and bilobar. Close to the mandibular gland and masseter
Secrets saliva into the oral cavity. Saliva is used solubilize dry food, lubricate and bind masticated food, etc
Diaphragm
Separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Under the xiphoid process
Dome shaped and is convex. In the neutral position it is in line with the 6th rib
During inspiration it contracts enabling more air to be drawn in
Liver
Superior to the stomach. In the front of the abdominal cavity. Horizontal across the abdomen
Has several lobes and is reddish brown. The gallbladder is connected to it. Close to kidneys. Behind the diaphragm and in front of the stomach
Stores fat soluble vitamins, creates some digestive enzymes, produces blood clotting factors, etc
Kidney
Deep to the thoracic spinal cord. Superior to the ovaries
Looks like a curved oval and is a slight pink. Or a kidney bean. Close to the thoracic spine and kidney
Manages blood pressure, makes hormones and red blood cells, etc
Gall Bladder
Is between the diaphragm and stomach. Connected to liver through the bile duct
Is a small oval connected to the liver. Behind the diaphragm and in front of the stomach. Connects to duodenum
Stores the bile used in the digestive system. Bile is used to digest food in the stomach and intestines
Jejunum
Is between the duodenum and ileum
The longest part of the small intestines.Connected to the duodenum and ileum
Has many villi that are used to absorb nutrients from foods that were eaten
Spleen
Is near the stomach in the left forward part of the abdomen
The size changes based on the fullness of the stomach. Connected to multiple blood vessels. Looks kind of like a tongue
Creates red blood cells, stores red blood cells, filters the blood, etc
Tongue Papillae
Filiform papillae- front half of tongue
Foliate papillae- both sides of tongue
Fungiform papillae- sides of tongue
Circumvallate papillae- arranged in a v-shape behind fungiform
Filiform papillae- point backward
Foliate papillae- the largest of the papillae
Fungiform papillae- look like mushrooms
Circumvallate papillae- dome shaped
Filiform papillae- assist in grooming and removing flesh from prey
Pancreas
In the upper abdominal cavity. Next to the duodenum and stomach
The right lobe attaches to the duodenum. The left lobe attaches to the stomach
Creates the enzymes that digest food like insulin. Produces hormones to maintain blood sugar level
Stomach
In front of the abdominal cavity. On the left side of the body
Inferior to the esophagus and superior to the small intestines. Is a big sac that looks like a weird kidney bean
Stores eaten food for processing later. Begins digesting mainly proteins. Mixes and grinds foods together
