Homologous Structures & Symmetry

same structure but different function

• vestigial structure

• homologous structure

• analogous structure

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

whale pelvic bones & human wisdom teeth

• vestigial structure

• homologous structure

• analogous structure

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

flipper of a shark, penguin and whale

• vestigial structure

• homologous structure

• analogous structure

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What bone is colored in yellow?

• phalanges

• metacarpals

• humerus

• carpals

What bone is colored in purple?

• phalanges

• metacarpals

• humerus

• carpals

What bone is colored in green?

• phalanges

• radius

• humerus

• carpals

Which color represents the ulna?

• purple

• blue

• green

• red

What bone is colored in blue?

• carpals

• radius

• humerus

• ulna

What bone is colored in orange?

• phalanges

• radius

• humerus

• carpals

What type of symmetry does this organism show?

• no symmetry (asymmetry)

• bilateral symmetry

• radial symmetry