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Muscular and skeletal system project
In this project we are working on representing the skeletal and muscular systems of our bodies with a physical model to accurately show how these systems work. The progress so far has been good, we have constructed a spine and rib cage and ligaments in our model. We intend to show muscles and their interactions with the skeletal system later on but we haven't had the time to do so.
Reflection
The process of the project was similar to any other in previous ones in the STEM program. We began with research and brainstorming on how to best represent the two body systems. After this we decided which idea we had would be the best/most feasible option. After, we made a materials list of what we would need to construct the project. After, we began the initial construction phase that included lots of trial and error. After all, the first idea never works. We worked out the problems in our project as time went on. After the construction was finished we began working on a power point presentation for the exposition night where we would all be showing the models to the public.
We did however come across problems throughout the project. Firstly we were not sure how to represent both systems in a single model, so a good portion of our time was spent on the drawing board. We also faced some problems during the construction phase. Originally, our spine was going to be one solid pvc pipe so we could just prop our model upright. We then decided it would be best to represent the spine with individual vertebrae. It turned out quite well, however the spine seems to have bad case of scoliosis. We also struggled finding a good material to represent the muscles in the ribs as well as the ligaments. Originally we wanted to use balloons but they were not of sufficient elasticity. We then tried out several other options but we met similar results. Our team ordered rubber exercise bands online and fortunately they worked very well in our project. Group collaboration could have been better, some of us were absent quite a bit throughout the project causing an already small group to be even smaller. Despite these complications, we finished the project that turned out really well.
Overall, the project was a success. Our model turned out rather well despite some setbacks throughout the project. We were able to represent the two systems working together well with the spine and rib cage along with the muscles and connective tissue involved. We were able to represent the role of the skeletal system alongside the muscular system in our model that was simple but got the point across sufficiently enough.
Judge feedback was quite positive and they liked the organization of our power point, although they would've liked it better if the font was larger. After all, we didn't use the projector in the presentation.
The details of our presentation and our project as a whole can be found below in our presentation
Grand rounds
In this activity, our STEM groups were assigned a disease to research. This included symptoms, causes, and some treatments. Afterwards we took turns pretending to be patients for the diseases that we researched, groups of doctors would ask questions of the "patients" taking note of symptoms. Then we would attempt to diagnose the patients based on the symptoms that we took note of. We then proceeded to find the causes behind the symptoms to help explain our diagnosis for each disease. Throughout this activity, we discovered that deficiency in the endocrine system can cause serious medical conditions such as diabetes and hypoparathyroidism. A lot of it has to do with certain hormones ceasing to function properly causing defects in the endocrine system as well as other systems in the body.
Clear Paragraph.
Patient diagnosis: Osteoporosis.
I have come to the conclusion that the patient is afflicted with osteoporosis. The patient is suffering from back pain/soreness and has bad posture in the spine. The patient is of small stature and is 75 years of age. The patient is also in menopause and is feeling depressed. Utilizing the power of deductive reasoning and science, I am most certain that the patient has osteoporosis. The back pain and abysmal posture of the spine is definitely caused by a lack of vitamin D and calcium in the patients diet. The lack of these two nutrients leads to a decrease in bone mass making bones weaker and thus explains the posture and pain that the patient has. As patients age, their chances of getting osteoporosis becomes much higher, especially if they are of small stature such as this patient. Menopause is also a risk factor of osteoporosis. Estrogen levels decreasing causes bone growth and resorption to be reduced drastically which contributes to osteoporosis. Depression is also a contributor to osteoprosis as it causes the parasympathetic nervous system to release a chemical called noradrenaline that breaks down bones and inhibits its growth. All of these symptoms are clear signs of osteoporosis in the patient.
Clear Paragraph.
Patient diagnosis: Osteoporosis.
I have come to the conclusion that the patient is afflicted with osteoporosis. The patient is suffering from back pain/soreness and has bad posture in the spine. The patient is of small stature and is 75 years of age. The patient is also in menopause and is feeling depressed. Utilizing the power of deductive reasoning and science, I am most certain that the patient has osteoporosis. The back pain and abysmal posture of the spine is definitely caused by a lack of vitamin D and calcium in the patients diet. The lack of these two nutrients leads to a decrease in bone mass making bones weaker and thus explains the posture and pain that the patient has. As patients age, their chances of getting osteoporosis becomes much higher, especially if they are of small stature such as this patient. Menopause is also a risk factor of osteoporosis. Estrogen levels decreasing causes bone growth and resorption to be reduced drastically which contributes to osteoporosis. Depression is also a contributor to osteoprosis as it causes the parasympathetic nervous system to release a chemical called noradrenaline that breaks down bones and inhibits its growth. All of these symptoms are clear signs of osteoporosis in the patient.