Rat Anatomy

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Medical Illustration by Chris McKee for the Rat Guide. Additional descriptions will be added by the Rat Guide Team.

For a description of the female rat reproductive anatomy see: Female Reproductive System in the Rat Breeding Guide section.

For a description of the male rat reproductive anatomy see: Male Reproductive System in the Rat Breeding Guide section.

Reference

Suckow, M., Weisbroth, S., & Franklin, C. (2005). The Laboratory Rat, Second Edition (American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine). Toronto: Academic Press.

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