Understanding a Cat’s Anatomy

Understanding a Cat’s Anatomy

Below is a visual of the internal organs of a cat. Notice where the heart is located in the cat. We’ve included this diagram to give you a clearer understanding of where a cat’s organs are located inside the body. You’ll quickly notice how similar the cat’s anatomy is to a human’s. 


Internal anatomy of a cat: carnivorous mammal of the feline family, with retractile claws. There are both wild and domestic varieties.
Encephalon: seat of the intelluctual capacities of a cat. 
Lung: respiratory organ. 
Spinal column: important part of the nervous system. 
Stomach: part of the digestive tract between the esophagus and the small intestine. 
Kidney: blood-purifying organ. 
Colon: large intestine. 
Small intestine: last part of the digestive tract. 
Testicle: sperm producting sexual organ. 
Bladder: pocket in which urine collects before it is elimitated. 
Spleen: hematopoiesis organ that produces lymphocytes. 
Liver: bile-producing digestive gland. 
Heart: organ that pumps blood. 
Trachea: tube carrying the air to the lung. 
Esophagus: first part of the digestive tract. 
Tongue: taste organ of a cat. 
Oral cavity: chamber of the mouth. 
Nasal cavity: chamber of the nose. 
Larynx: part of a cat’s throat that contains the vocal cords. 

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