Draconic anatomy
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Dragons are among the most powerful creatures of the Universe and are supernaturally enhanced by magic. As such, draconic anatomy includes many unique organs and features.12
Interior physiology
Dragons have a complex glandular system that produces and regulates magical ichor used by several of their systems. Their muscular and skeletal systems are magically reinforced, and a dragon's heart has several redundant systems that allow blood to flow even when damaged. Part of its nervous system can trigger a state of deep hibernation when necessary.34
Exterior physiology
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Dragons have widely varying appearances that distinguish different types from each other, as well as individuals of a specific type; no two dragons have precisely identical faces.2 While some defining traits are hotly debated by scholars, dragons tend to have four legs, two wings, and one tail.3
References
Paizo published a detailed illustration of true dragon anatomy in Dragonslayer's Handbook 16–17, and a physiological summary in Fortress of the Stone Giants 66–67.
- ↑ “Draconic Anatomy” in Dragonslayer's Handbook, 16–17. Paizo Inc., 2013 .
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 “Dragons of Golarion” in Fortress of the Stone Giants, 66–67. Paizo Inc., 2007 .
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 “Dragons of Golarion” in Fortress of the Stone Giants, 66. Paizo Inc., 2007 .
- ↑ “Draconic Anatomy” in Dragonslayer's Handbook, 16–16. Paizo Inc., 2013 .