Skeletal System

Skeletal system consists of cartilage which provides support.

Parts and Functions: 

·         Rostrum- supporting the snout

·         Nasal Capsule- sensory organ

·         External Naris- used for smell

·         Orbital Cavity- where eye is located

·         Labial Cartilage- help open/close upper jaw

·         Meckel's Cartilage- help open/close lower jaw

·         Basals- helps support spine

·         Radials- support the fin

·         Neural Spine- connects vertebrate

·         Centrum- connects vertebrate

·         Neural Arch- support caudal fin

 

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