Biology 251: Lecture 4Fall 1996

Skeletomuscular System II

  1. Head
    1. Functions
    2. Major regions
      1. Cervix (= neck)
      2. Tentorium
    3. Major sclerites
    4. Sensory organs
      1. Compound eyes
      2. Ocellus (-i)
      3. Antenna (-ae)
        1. Structure
        2. Types
    5. Mouthparts
      1. Structure
      2. Types
        1. Mandibulate
        2. Haustellate

  2. Thorax
    1. Function - locomotion
    2. Major regions
      1. Prothorax
      2. Mesothorax
      3. Metathorax
    3. Major sclerites
    4. Legs
      1. Structure
      2. Types
    5. Wings
      1. Origin
      2. Structure
        1. Veins
        2. Modifications
      3. Flight mechanisms
        1. Direct
        2. Indirect

  3. Abdomen
    1. Functions
    2. Major regions
    3. Major sclerites