Homologous Mammals
Similar Bones
Terms
Bonus
100
This hound has a similar hindlimb structure to that of a human.
What is a dog?
100
This bone is located at the topmost part of the leg of a human.
What is the femur?
100
"an arm or leg of a person or four-legged animal, or a bird's wing."
What is a limb?
100
These two mammals have similar arm structures.
Name two mammals that have similar arm structures.
200
This feline organism has a similar arm structure to that of a human.
What is a cat?
200
These bones are located at the base of the human hand, and are often referred to as 'wrist bones.'
What are carpals?
200
"an internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant."
What is a skeleton?
200
These two mammals have similar arm structures.
Name two mammals that have similar arm structures.
300
This amphibious creature has a similar hindlimb structure to that of a human.
What is a frog?
300
This bone is next to the ulna in a human arm.
What is the radius?
300
"the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock."
What is a fossil?
300
These two mammals have similar hindlimb structures.
Name two mammals with similar hindlimb structures.
400
This nocturnal animal has the same general limb structure as a human. This organism's bones are sized differently.
What is a bat?
400
These bones are located at the end of the human hand, and are often referred to as 'finger bones.'
What are phalanges?
400
"having the same relation, relative position, or structure, in particular."
What is homologous?
400
These two animals have similar hindlimb structures.
Name two animals that have similar hindlimb structures.
500
This animal has a similar skeleton to that of a hummingbird. Both organisms have similar skulls, ribs, and limb structures.
What is a baleen whale?
500
This bone is located in the hindlimb of a frog. It consists of two bones fused together.
What is the tibiofibular?
500
"a study of the structure or internal workings of something."
What is anatomy?
500
These two organisms have 7 bones in common but are not the same species.
What are the baleen whale and hummingbird?
M
e
n
u