Unit 6 Reflection

2/26/16

Unit 6 Reflection

  This unit was about the skeletal system: bones, function, disorders, and joints. The essential themes and understanding were the various kinds of bones, the structure and function of said bones, disorders that affect the skeleton, and how the bones work in relation to other functions and structures in and outside our bodies.We got to learn about how bones are formed/ heal through osteoblast and osteoclasts. Even before that we recognized the basic functions of bones: structure, blood cell production, protection of soft organs, movement, storage of minerals and fats. The function bones does not change from bone to bone, although there are 4 types of bones: long, short, flat, and irregular. All of our bones are also classified by their location in the body. Axial bones are along the axis and basically consist of the skull, spine, and ribs while the rest of the bones are considered appendicular. However, sometime the skeleton does not cooperate the way it should. Disorders of the skeletal system include arthritis, osteoporosis, scoliosis, kyphosis, rickets, and lordosis.

Diagram of the human body- Wikipedia

  One thing I would like to learn more about would be all 206 bones in the bone. We did memorize a decent amount for the class, but our bodies are much more complex than we realize. An unanswered question that I have would be how structural differences come to affect our body such as scoliosis, bunions, etc.
  This unit's lab really helped me connect my knowledge with real-life concepts. The bone lab let me identify bones in the body (macroscopic) and examine what makes up bones (microscopic). The owl pellet lab we did (http://akmr16.blogspot.com/2016/02/owl-pellet-lab-conclusion.html) not only utilized our knowledge in a unique way, it also engaged everyone in a fun lab.

More pictures from the owl pellet lab

  Now, going back to the very beginning of this semester, the New Year's goals that I set are coming along well (http://akmr16.blogspot.com/2016/01/new-years-resolutions.html) I am a little more conscience of what I'm eating, and I do try to exercise everyday. In addition I do work consistently every Saturday for 8 hours, which, although tiring, is very rewarding.