Researching the Muscular System (Structures and Functions)

Introduction

Virtual Field Trip - The Muscular System

Figure 1. Muscle System (How we move around, 2014, p. 1)

The Muscular System Virtual Tour

You will have 3 Class Periods to complete this WebQuest. Please submit all answers via your U-drive. Please save your name in Purpose Games so that your times may be checked.

Topic: Muscular Systems (Structure and Function)

MUSCLE STRUCTURE

Figure 2. Muscle Structure (Musculary System 2015, p. 1)Gathering Observable Information 1. How many components make up a muscle?2. Are there blood vessels found in a muscle3. Is there fat (adipose tissue) noticeable?Making Inferences 1. What happens when a muscle contracts?2. How is the muscular system and the skeletal system similar to each other?3. How many muscles are found in the human body?Questions Students are Likely to Ask1. What happens to muscles when a person dies? 2. What is rigor mortis? 3. Are all muscles connected to bones?

Louisiana Standards (Based on Teacher’s Discretion)

Strand: Body Systems

Standard 7: Students shall describe the anatomy and physiology of the muscular system.

1. Identify the components the muscular system

2. Discuss the physiological mechanisms of the muscular system

3. Identify the macroscopic, microscopic, and molecular structure of muscle

4. Describe disorders associated with the muscular system

The Muscular System

The functional unit of muscle tissue is the muscle fiber. You could also think of muscle fibers as the "cells" of our muscle. So if the muscle fiber is the cell, the intracellular fluid is called sarcoplasm and its cellular membrane is called the sarcolemma. Within each muscle fiber are thousands of tunnel-like structures extending from the sarcolemma to the center of each fiber called transverse tubules. These are meant for propagating an action potential along the whole fiber as quick as possible.

You will be touring 7 different locations to learn all about the anatomy and physiology of the muscular system.

Location 1: Body World’s Museum and Plastination, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

Location 2: Body Building Gym, Muscle Development, Tour Building Boulder Shoulders, 21 Bennetts Road STE 101, Setauket, NY 11733

Location 3: Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Miami, FL

Location 4: Bodies Exhibition – Buena Park, CA

Location 5: Exhibition…Bodies – – Luxor, Las Vegas

Location 6: The Human Body Exhibition – Istanbul, Turkey

Location 7: Muscular System – Purpose Games. Competition with students around the world

So what do you already know?

1. How many muscles do you think are found in the human body?

a. 200 or more b. 300 or more c. 600 or more d. 1000 or more

2. There is/are ___ type/s of muscles.

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 or more

3. Why are muscles are important to the human body? Infer about some functions that muscles might play a part in our daily lives.

Task

Virtual Field Trip - The Muscular System

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Figure 3. The Muscular System (How the body works, 2015, p. 1)

Let's Begin Our Virtual Tour!

At Location 1: Visit the Body World’s Museum and Plastination at 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

Resource 1: When you get to the website Click Exhibit Overview

View The Exhibits

Q: Cite your favorite muscular exhibit on plastination.

Tour the Gallery of Illustrations

Q: Which illustration demonstrated the most muscular activity?

Resource 2: Read

Results of aging that can be controlled...

"In sickness and in health… till death do us part."

The natural results of aging...

Q: What are the natural results of aging muscles?

Listen to the podcast interview about longevity with S. Jay Olshansk

Q: What was the best advice provided by Mr. Olshansk about living longer?

At Location 2: Visit the Body Building Gym, Muscle Development, Tour Building Boulder Shoulders, 21 Bennetts Road STE 101, Setauket, NY 11733

When you get to the website click on the heading TRAINING. Then scroll down to the topic:

Resource 1: Read: The Importance of Bodybuilding Genetics

Q: How much does genetics play in forming a body for body building?

Shawn Ray, Dorian Yates & Kevin Levrone Have Their Say

Resource 2: Then go to videos and watch: The video on Dorian Yates Dorian was on dialysis! Dorian's drug stack! Dorian weight 200 lbs! Listen to 6 X Mr. Olympia as he talks about some of the biggets rumors that he heard while competing and the actual facts!

Q: What is the procedure for injecting Growth Hormones into the blood from the mechanism of dialysis that have been used by some body builders?

At Location 3: Scroll to Congenital Heart (Muscle) Defects: Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Miami, FL

Resource 1: Read and glance through the different types of muscular surgeries.

Resource 2: Watch the surgery on closing a patent foramen ovale.

Q: Explain the type of surgery that was performed and why was it performed? The heart is considered a muscle, what type of muscle is the heart?

Visit Location 4: The Bodies Exhibition – View Illustrations and Exhibits, Buena Park, CA

Resource 1: Read the Overview of The Bodies Exhibition

Resource 2: View 8 of the exhibits illustrating the muscular system.

Q: Are the bodies positioned to look real? Do the bodies look real? If so, where do you think the bodies come from?

At Location 5: Exhibition…Bodies – View Illustrations and the Gallery – Luxor, Las Vegas

Resource 1: Read the Exhibition Highlights then tour the 11 Illustrations in the Exhibition Gallery

Resource 2: View the video in the bottom right hand corner. What is the difference between The Bodies Exhibition and the Exhibition ...Bodies?

Q: What were some of the activities the bodies were depicting?

Location 6: The Human Body Exhibition – Istanbul, Turkey

Resource 1: Once on the website read about The Exhibition.

Resource 2: Then scroll down to read about the process of plastination.

Q: What chemicals are used to permanently preserve the bodies?

Location 7: Muscular System – Purpose Games.

Compete with other students around the world for the fastest times to locate muscles in purpose games

Resource 1: Q: Identify 16 muscles of the human body.

Resource 2: Q: Identify the facial and neck muscles.

Please go to the Process page to obtained all of the Websites.

Process

Virtual Field Trip - The Muscular System

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Figure 4. Muscular System (Interactive Biology, 2015, p. 2)

To initalize your study on the muscular system you need to complete the Interactive/Virtual Tour. The following are the websites needed to complete the tour.

Location 1: Visit the Body World’s Museum and Plastination at 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/body-worlds/exhibit-guide…

When you get to the website Click Exhibit Overview

Location 2: Body Building Gym, Muscle Development, Tour Building Boulder Shoulders, 21 Bennetts Road STE 101, Setauket, NY 11733

Location 3: Congenital Heart (Muscle) Defects Heart Repair (Surgery): Closing a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Miami, FL

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/surgeryvideos.html

Location 4: Bodies Exhibition – View Illustrations and Exhibits, Buena Park, CA

http://www.premierexhibitions.com/exhibitions/4/37/bodies-exhibition/gallery-bodies-exhibition

Location 5: Exhibition…Bodies – View Illustrations and the Gallery – Luxor, Las Vegas

http://www.luxor.com/entertainment/bodies.aspx

Location 6: The Human Body Exhibition – View the Gallery on the Skeletal and Muscular System Istanbul, Turkey

http://thbexhibition.com/galleries.asp

Location 7: Muscular System – Purpose Games. http://www.purposegames.com/game/2f94bd2050

http://www.purposegames.com/game/muscles-of-the-head-neck-face-quiz

Evaluation

Virtual Field Trip - The Muscular System

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Figure 5. Muscular System in Athletes, 2015, p. 1)

Rubric for Student Written Essay

Purpose: Demonstrate Mastery After the Virtual Tour

Address each part of the following prompts:

I. Describe the muscular system by identifying specific muscles (types) discussed during the virtual tour. Why is the muscular system important? How does the muscular system relate to the other bodily systems discussed in class? Which part of the field trip was more informative to you? Which part of the field trip was the most intriguing? Describe what happens to muscles as a person ages. Identify at least 3 types of muscular disorders or diseases.

SCORE Multiplied by 10

CRITERIA

An essay in this category demonstrates clear and consistent mastery, although it may have a few minor errors.

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- Sequencing is logical and effective.
- Contains an inviting introduction; a satisfying conclusion.
- Flows smoothly with transitions.
- Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
  - Paragraphing tends to be sound.
  - Grammar and usage are correct.
  - Punctuation is accurate.
  - Spelling is generally correct.
  - Support claims with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.
    - Explanation of topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, data, or details from activity.
    - Uses enough evidence to fully support the response.
    - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
      - Words are specific and accurate.
      - The use of scientific terminology enhances the response.
      - Provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information.
        
        Restate the purpose or main idea.
        
        Summarize important findings.
        
        Supports the information or explanation presented.
        
        The response reflects a complete synthesis of information.
        
        Topic developed in a purposeful, thorough way.
        
        All parts of prompt are completely addressed.

An essay in this category demonstrates reasonably consistent mastery, although it will have occasional errors or lapses in quality.

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- Sequencing is logical and effective.
- Contains an inviting introduction; a satisfying conclusion.
- Flows smoothly with transitions.
- Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
  - Paragraphing tends to be sound.
  - Grammar and usage are generally correct.
  - Punctuation is generally accurate.
  - Spelling is generally correct.
  - Support claims with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.
    - Explanation of topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, data, or details from activity.
    - Uses enough evidence to support the response.
    - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
      - Words are specific and accurate.
      - The use of scientific terminology enhances the response.
      - Provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information.
        
        Restate the purpose or main idea.
        
        Summarize important findings.
        
        The response reflects a complete synthesis of information.
        
        Topic developed in a purposeful, thorough way.
        
        All parts of prompt are completely addressed.

An essay in this category demonstrates adequate mastery, although it will have lapses in quality.

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- Sequencing is evident.
- Contains an introduction and a conclusion.
- Generally flows smoothly with transitions.
- Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
  - Paragraphing tends to be sound.
  - Grammar and usage are generally correct.
  - Punctuation is generally accurate.
  - Spelling is generally correct.
  - Support claims with relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.
    - Explanation of topic with relevant facts, data, or details from activity.
    - Uses evidence to support the response.
    - Use language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
      - Words are accurate.
      - The use of scientific terminology enhances the response.
      - Provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information.
        
        Restate the purpose or main idea.
        
        Summarize important findings.
        
        The response reflects a complete synthesis of information.
        
        All parts of prompt are completely addressed.

An essay in this category demonstrates developing mastery; it will have lapses in quality and is marked by weaknesses in one or more categories.

Produce writing in which the development, organization, and style are generally appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- Limited in its organization and/or focus, or demonstrates problems with coherence or progression of ideas.
- Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
  - Grammar and usage are somewhat correct.
  - Punctuation is somewhat accurate.
  - Spelling is somewhat correct.
  - Support claims with data and evidence that may demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.
    - Uses evidence to support the response that is somewhat limited.
    - Use language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
      - Words are somewhat accurate.
      - Provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information.
        
        May restate the purpose or main idea.
        
        May summarize important findings.
        
        The response reflects a synthesis of information.
        
        All parts of prompt may be addressed.

An essay in this category demonstrates little mastery; it will have lapses in quality and is marked by weaknesses in one or more categories.

Produce writing in which the development, organization, and style are generally appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- Poorly organized and/or focused, or demonstrates serious problems with coherence or progression of ideas.
- Style and tone may be appropriate.
  - Frequent problems in sentence structure, grammar and spelling.
  - Develops a point of view on the issue that is vague or seriously limited, and demonstrates weak critical thinking, providing inappropriate or insufficient examples, data, reasons, or other evidence to support its position.
  - Displays very little facility in the use of language, using very limited vocabulary or incorrect word choice.
  - May provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information.
  - Parts of prompt are addressed.

An essay in this category demonstrates very little or no mastery.

Disorganized and/or unfocused, or demonstrates serious problems with coherence or progression of ideas.
Severe problems in sentence structure, grammar and spelling.
Develops no viable point of view on the issue, or provides little or no evidence to supports its position.
Displays fundamental errors in vocabulary.
Conclusion is not present.
Parts of prompt may be addressed.

The response is completely incorrect or irrelevant or there is no response.

II. Complete at least two activities involving the Muscular System from your textbook and the Self-Test from your textbook on-line. Participation points only.

III. Purpose Games: Each answer is worth one point. Your final percent will be your final grade.

http://wps.aw.com/bc_marieb_ehap_9/79/20308/5199051.cw/

Conclusion

Virtual Field Trip - The Muscular System

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Figure 6. Muscular System (Body Whirled, 2006, p. 2)

This is the end of the Tour:

So what do you now know after your quest?

MUSCLE STRUCTURE

A skeletal muscle contains many long fibres arranged in bundles called fascicles. Each fibre consists of smaller strands, called myofibrils. These contain yet smaller parts called myofilaments. A muscle contracts when sets of these myofilaments slide past each other in response to nerve signals.

Gathering Observable Information 1. How many components make up a muscle?2. Are there blood vessels found in a muscle3. Is there fat (adipose tissue) that is noticeable?Making Inferences 1. What happens when a muscle contracts?2. How is the muscular system and the skeletal system similar to each other?3. How many muscles are found in the human body?Questions Students are Likely to Ask1. What happens to muscles when a person dies?2. What is rigor mortis? 3. Are all muscles connected to bones?Know the following muscles for your Examination on Friday.Figure 7. The Muscular System (Label Diagram, 2015, p. 5)

Credits

Virtual Field Trip - The Muscular System

Answers to muscular disorders can be found on the following website: https://cyhsanatomy1.wikispaces.com/Various+Diseases+%26+Disorders+of+t…

The Interactive Muscular System Games that are to be played are found on the following websites:

1. Complete the virtual interactive games at:

http://www.purposegames.com/game/2f94bd2050

http://www.purposegames.com/game/mccracken-muscular-system-quiz

http://www.purposegames.com/game/human-muscular-system-quiz

http://www.purposegames.com/game/431

2. Create your own interactive game so that your peers can play and complete the game also under 1 minute.

http://www.purposegames.com/create

3. Explore the latest on the Wall for mastering the muscular system and their fastest times.

http://www.purposegames.com/explore

4. Complete at least 3 Activities and Complete the Self-Test from the textbook on-line.

http://wps.aw.com/bc_marieb_ehap_9/79/20308/5199051.cw/

References on Teacher's Page

Teacher Page

Virtual Field Trip Step 2 - The Muscular System

Carol Bradley

Concordia University

References

Fun facts about the muscular system. (2015). [Image Gallery]. Retrieved from http://galleryhip.com/fun-facts-about-the-muscular-

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Szucs, S. (2006). Body whirled. [Science and Art]. Retrieved from http://www.mnartists.org/article/body-whirled

The human body. (2014). Muscular system. [Science Encyclopedia]. Retrieved from http://www.factmonster.com/dk/science/encyclopedia/muscular-system.html

The human muscular system in athletic performance. (2015). [Athletic Advisor]. Retrieved from http://www.sports-training-adviser.com/human-muscular-system.html

The muscular diagram. (2015). Labeling the Muscular Diagram. [Pix]. Retrieved from http://pixgood.com/muscular-system-diagram-no-labels.html

The muscular system: How we move around? (2014). [Interactive Biology]. Retrieved from http://www.interactive-biology.com/3373/the-muscular-system-how-we-move-around/

The muscular systems. (2015). Workings: How the muscular system function. [Health Body]. Retrieved from http://www.faqs.org/health/Body-by-Design-V1/The-Muscular-System-Workings-how-the-muscular-system-functions.html