Biology 2402: Human A&P II
Digestive System Checklist, Part A
1. Describe the gross anatomy and function of the organs of the GI tract and accessory
organs of the digestive system.
2. Describe the microscopic anatomy of the GI tract canal wall noting the general function
of each of the four layers. Specifically describe modifications in the layers in each organ
and relate the modifications to the organ's function.
3. Locate and identify the digestive structures listed below on models and diagrams in the
lab.
vestibule
oral cavity
hard palate
soft palate
uvula
parotid gland
sublingual gland
submandibular gland
oropharynx
esophagus
stomach
cardiac sphincter
cardiac region
fundus
body of stomach
pylorus
pyloric sphincter
duodenum
jejunum
ileum
lumen
plica circularis
microvilli
lacteal
cecum
haustra
appendix
ascending colon
sigmoid colon
anal sphincters
anus
hepatic flexure
splenic flexure
taenia coli
greater omentum
lesser omentum
mesentery
liver
gall blader
hepatic duct
cyctic duct
common bile duct
falciform ligament
pancreas
pancreatic duct
spleen