Skeletal and Muscular Systems
This project's purpose was to get a deeper understanding of the body systems. Each group was assigned two systems, ours being the skeletal and muscular system. From this, we researched them and blueprinted models to represent the function of our systems. Having built the model, our class reconvened to share our findings.
Concepts:
Human Organ Systems: A series of similar tissues connect together to form an organ. A series of organs together form an organ system. We applied this concept in this project to allow us to focus on the specific organ system and understand what an organ system was.
Muscular System: A series of protein tissue with three varieties and purposes: skeletal (voluntary movement), smooth (involuntary movement), and cardiac (heart pumping). The other purposes of the muscular system are movement of and in the body, circulate blood, constrict blood vessels, support the bones, and maintain posture. We used the muscular system to represent one interaction between two organ systems.
Skeletal System: A series of calcified tissues form is three layers: a hard outer layer, a spongy middle layer, and a jelly marrow. The primary purposes of the skeletal system are provide structure to the body, protect internal organs, store calcium, and produce blood cells. There are 206 bones in the normal adult human, in which teeth are not included but still considered a part of the skeletal system. We used the skeletal system to represent one interaction between two organ systems.
Human Organ Systems: A series of similar tissues connect together to form an organ. A series of organs together form an organ system. We applied this concept in this project to allow us to focus on the specific organ system and understand what an organ system was.
Muscular System: A series of protein tissue with three varieties and purposes: skeletal (voluntary movement), smooth (involuntary movement), and cardiac (heart pumping). The other purposes of the muscular system are movement of and in the body, circulate blood, constrict blood vessels, support the bones, and maintain posture. We used the muscular system to represent one interaction between two organ systems.
Skeletal System: A series of calcified tissues form is three layers: a hard outer layer, a spongy middle layer, and a jelly marrow. The primary purposes of the skeletal system are provide structure to the body, protect internal organs, store calcium, and produce blood cells. There are 206 bones in the normal adult human, in which teeth are not included but still considered a part of the skeletal system. We used the skeletal system to represent one interaction between two organ systems.
Project turnout
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Skeletal System
The Skeletal System consists of the bones that exist in your body. They have 5 distinct purposes; they support the body, protect internal organs, provide a platform for movement, store mineral reserves, and provide a site for blood cell formation.
STRUCTURE
The skeletal system has 206 bones, but all have a similar structure. Calcium provides the base for all bones. A section called the Periosteum is comprised of tissues that form the membrane of bones. Bones also house two types of bone marrow. Yellow marrow is made up of fat cells, and red marrow produces red and white blood cells. Harversian canals run through bones, and contain blood vessels and nerves. Cartilage, a soft, flexible tissue, is gradually replaced by bone as the body ages.
JOINTS
The skeletal system is comprised of 6 joints of varying degrees of movement. The joints are joined together by ligaments. The joints are lubricated by synovial fluid, which is stored in sacs called Bursas.
STRUCTURE
The skeletal system has 206 bones, but all have a similar structure. Calcium provides the base for all bones. A section called the Periosteum is comprised of tissues that form the membrane of bones. Bones also house two types of bone marrow. Yellow marrow is made up of fat cells, and red marrow produces red and white blood cells. Harversian canals run through bones, and contain blood vessels and nerves. Cartilage, a soft, flexible tissue, is gradually replaced by bone as the body ages.
JOINTS
The skeletal system is comprised of 6 joints of varying degrees of movement. The joints are joined together by ligaments. The joints are lubricated by synovial fluid, which is stored in sacs called Bursas.
Muscular System
The muscular system is composed of all the muscles in your body. The purpose of the muscular system is specific to each of the three kinds of muscles: Cardiac, Smooth, and Skeletal.
TYPES
The three types of muscles all have specific purposes and structures. The cardiac muscle is your heart. It acts involuntarily and pumps blood throughout your body. Smooth muscles are found in your organs. They have several functions, including moving food through your digestive tract, controlling blood flow, and adjusting pupil size. They also act involuntarily. The final type of muscle are skeletal muscles. They are consciously controlled, and are used in bodily movement.
TYPES
The three types of muscles all have specific purposes and structures. The cardiac muscle is your heart. It acts involuntarily and pumps blood throughout your body. Smooth muscles are found in your organs. They have several functions, including moving food through your digestive tract, controlling blood flow, and adjusting pupil size. They also act involuntarily. The final type of muscle are skeletal muscles. They are consciously controlled, and are used in bodily movement.
Reflection
This project had a lot of parts in it, and each group moved at a different pace. We did well in planning what was to be done in the day and finished the project on time, barely, but we finished. There was minimal conflict in the group and we collaborated well. We could have done better in splitting up the work load, as well as makeing sure we had the right material, as well as the amount that each member contributed.