a When a fish swims by bending its body and tail from side to side, the swimming movement is produced mainly by the contraction of muscles located in a siphon through which water leaves the body. limbs that are attached straight under the body. blocks on either side of the backbone. O limbs that stick out sideways from the body.

a When a fish swims by bending its body and tail from side to side, the swimming movement is produced mainly by the contraction of muscles located in a siphon through which water leaves the body. limbs that are attached straight under the body. blocks on either side of the backbone. O limbs that stick out sideways from the body.

Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging Approach

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781133960867

Author:Denise L. Lazo

Publisher:Denise L. Lazo

Chapter1: Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Match each of the following terms with the correct meaning. ________ Ventral Lying on the back,...

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