Vertebrate Forelimbs

1(c)Perform a first hand investigationto observe, analyse and compare the structure of a range of vertebrate forelimbs

Task:
Draw up a table of three columns with headings: name of animal/diagram; description of parts of forelimb; how each structure assists the animal.

Example
Name of vertebrate and diagram Human forelimb Description of parts of forelimb elongated phalanges and prominent thumb forelimb is long Explanation of how this/these structure/s assist the animal to grasp fine objects; enable the hand to carry out fine manipulations.

Human Forelimbs

Mammal Forelimbs

Dolphin vs Human forelimbs

Bat and Mouse Forelimb

Key: humerus Ulna & Radius phalanges carpel

Cat skeleton

Web links
www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/03/1/pd f/l_031_02.pdf http://www.okc.cc.ok.us/biologylabs/Docume nts/Evolution%20Tutorial/Forelimbs.htm http://ncseprojects.org/book/export/html/21 51 Or google search- vertebrate forelimb structure and function