The female feline reproductive tract consists of the female genital organs including paired ovaries & uterine tubes, the uterus, the vagina, vestibule, vulva, clitoris & mammary glands. - Read more

The gastrointestinal or GI tract is a diverse system responsible for processing & extracting nutrients from food, as well as passing waste material. It is here that food is broken apart, digested, & the nutrients absorbed into the body. - Read more

A joint is an articulation, the junction between two or more bones of the skeleton. Some joints have no movement, some allow only slight movement, & some are freely moveable. - Read more

The liver, a very complex & hard working structure, is the largest organ in the body. The liver filters the blood & has hundreds of other functions, most of which are necessary to life & are not done elsewhere in the body. - Read more

The lymphatic system is a complex & vital system dispersed throughout the body. The lymphatic system is made up of small glands called lymph nodes, which are connected to each other by a series of vessels called lymphatics. - Read more

The reproductive tract of the tom cat consists of the penis, two testicles, the scrotum, the prostate gland, two bulbourethral glands (Cowper's glands), the epididymis, the ductus deferens, the spermatic cords & the urethra. - Read more

The mammary system is comprised of the mammary glands or breasts & is present in all mammals. In males, mammary glands exist in a rudimentary state. - Read more

The pancreas serves two main functions. First, it produces & stores enzymes & fluids that help digestion. Secondly, the pancreas produces & secretes hormones that are very important in the regulation of blood sugar. - Read more

The pituitary gland, also referred to as the hypophysis, is a small, oval, reddish gland that is attached to the underside or base of the brain. It is an important link between the nervous system & endocrine system. - Read more

The cat's skeleton has two significant differences. First, a cat's spine or backbone contains more bones that ours, & second, the cat lacks a clavicle or collarbone. The cat skeleton has an average of 250 bones. - Read more

The spleen is an elongated organ located in the abdomen. Though not essential for life, the spleen serves very important functions related to the hemic (blood) system. The spleen filters the blood & contributes to the animal's immune system capability. - Read more

The tail is the posterior elongated part of a cat that extends beyond the trunk or main part of the body. About 10 percent of a cat's bones are in the tail & up to 20 supple & articulated vertebrae depending on the species, breed & individual. - Read more

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The eye is a complex and delicate organ. It has many functional parts that all work together to make sight possible. Though many of the parts are the same in different species, animals have developed certain adaptations that best suit their needs. - Read more

Feline Anatomy. ... Feline Anatomy. Thread started on Thu, 01 May 2008 by desertkid. 01 May 2008 22:45:45. desertkid. VIP Blurter ... Feline Anatomy ... - Read more

Feline anatomy: pictures and information. Cats skeleton, bones, muscles and internal organs. - Read more

The respiratory tract is a diverse system responsible for respiration, without which life would not be possible. Respiration is the term used to describe breathing. - Read more

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that produces thyroid hormones, which regulate the rate at which the body carries on its necessary functions. The thyroid hormone is very important for growth & the maintenance of a proper metabolism. - Read more