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What is the anatomy of a frog?


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Anatomy of a frog:

  1. The anatomy or body composition of the frog is somewhat identical to the anatomy of humans.
  2. Both the frogs and humans possess similar kinds of organs and systems.
  3. The body of a frog may be distinguished into a head, trunk, and a short neck.
  4. The flat head comprises the mouth, brain, nose, ears, and eyes.
  5. The body of a frog is protected and supported by a bony framework known as the skeleton.
  6. The frog does not have a tail. The front legs and shoulders are somewhat identical to human arms and shoulders.
  7. In a frog, the hind legs are highly unique for leaping.
  8. The skeleton in a frog is moved with the help of muscles like in other vertebrates.
  9. The heart of the frog is the sole organ comprised within the coelom that possesses its protective covering, that is, the pericardium.
  10. The frog is covered by a thin and moist skin comprising two layers, that is, the outer epidermis and the inner dermis. The digestive and excretory systems in frogs are well-developed.
  11. In frogs, the nervous system is well-developed.

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