Showing posts with label Quarter 2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Quarter 2. Show all posts

Friday, December 07, 2007

Joints and Joint Movement

Today in class we:
Discussed the 3 classes of joints: Fibrous, Cartilaginous, and Synovial
Discussed the 6 types of Synovial joints
Discussed opposing motions of joints (ex. adduction and abduction, inversion and eversion)
Worked on finishing skeletal labs


Semester Review Now Posted on Links! Start your studying now!!!!!!!

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Bones of the Lower Arm, Wrist and Hand

Do Now:
1. The _________ of the humerus articulates with the _______ of the scapula.
2. The ulna is received by the ________ of the humerus when the arm is bent and the _________ when the arm is straight.
3. The three parts of the sternum from superior to inferior are ____________, __________, and __________
4. The radius rotates around the __________ of the humerus and the ulna rotates around the _________ of the humerus.

Today in class we discussed
Structures and functions of the Radius: head, radial tuberosity,and styloid process
Structures and functions of the Ulna: trochlear notch, coronoid process, olecranon process, styoid process
Structures and functions of the Wrist and Hand: Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges

Worked on skeletal system lab

Homework:
Do any prelab work on skeletal labs at home and be prepared to look at the bones and quiz in class

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Bones of the Thoracic Cage, Pectoral Girdle, and Upper Arm

Today in class we:
Handed back and reviewed skeletal test I
Discussed the bones and features of the thoracic cage: ribs (true, false, floating) and sternum (manubrium, body, xiphoid process)
The pectoral girdle: clavicles and scapulae (spine, acromion process, coracoid process, and glenoid cavity)
The humerus: head, later and medial epicondyles, trochlea, capitulum, coranoid fossa, olecranon fossa

Worked on labs and lab quizzes

Homework:
Typed test corrections due on Wednesday

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Skeletal System I Test

Today in class we:
Took test on first section of skeletal system: Cranium, Face, Vertebral Column
Continued Lab on skeletal system

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Bones of the Vertebral Column

Do Now:
Match the following features with their associated bone.
1. Mandibular condyle
2. Foramen magnum
3. Upper Alveoli
4. Sagittal suture
5. Coronoid process
6. Lambdoidal suture
7. Temporal process
8. Nasal septum
9. Mandibular fossae
10. Palatine process
11. Occipital condyles
12. External Auditory Meatus

Today in class we:
Discussed the features and structures of the vertebral column
Worked on skeletal system labs

Homework:
Review of skeletal system I material - hand in completed review questions on Monday
EC- Crossword puzzle
Skeletal System Test I on Monday

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Bones of the Face

Do Now: Name the four major bones of the cranium, their sutures, the bones they articulate with and include the anatomical direction

Today in class we discussed the major bones of the face, their features and their functions. Included in this discussion was the Maxillae, Zygomatic bone, Nasal bones, Lacrimal bones, Vomer bone, and the Mandible.

Worked on skeletal labs - you should have quizzed out of the first lab today, if not you are behind and need to get going.

Thursday, November 08, 2007

Bones of the Cranium

Today in class we:
Discussed the bones that make up the cranium, their features and functions.
Began rotations on the skeletal system labs


Homework:
Work on labeling the diagrams of your lab and prepare to quiz out of your lab section on Tuesday

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Introduction of Skeletal System

Today in class we:
Began discussion of the skeletal system, including:
Functions of the skeletal system
Anatomy of compact bone
Anatomy of a long bone
Classification of skeletal system: axial and appendicular skeleton

Homework:
Complete the skeletal system diagram worksheet

Monday, October 29, 2007

Cell Unit Review

Today in class we prepared for the unit test with a review game

On Wednesday:
- Before school review session - 7:15- 7:40
- Turn in Chapter 3 review sheet
- Test on Chapter 3 material

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Issues in Cell Biology - Cancer

DO Now:
List two events in each of the six stages of the cell cycle

Today in class we:
- Heard presentation on cancer
- Watched segments of Cancer Warrior video
- Played cancer review game

Homework:
1. Chapter 3 Review due
2. Come with 6 questions on the topic you taught (2-easy, 2-medium, 2- challenging)
NOTE: Questions should be in simple not complex form, no multiple choice or fill in the blank style questions.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

The Cell Cycle

Do Now:
List 2 differences between active and passive transport
List and describe 3 types of active transport

Today in class we:
- Heard presentation on cell cycle
- Worked on cell cycle activity

Homework:
Chapter 3 review due Monday at review session
Next week Wednesday- Test

Friday, October 19, 2007

Active Transport

Do Now:
Define, diagram and label the following concepts: hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic
Describe the difference between diffusion and osmosis.
What is meant by a concentration gradient, and how do molecules of diffusion move in respect to this gradient?

Today in class we:
Heard presentation on active transport
Colored active transport worksheet
Played quiz bowl game regarding active transport

Homework: due Monday, 10/29
- Chapter 3 Review worksheets

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Cell Nucleus and Cytoplasm

Do Now:
Draw a cell from memory, include all organelles, label, and list the structure and function of each

Today in class we:
Discussed the cell nucleus: nuclear envelope, chromosomes, nucleolus
Discussed cytoplasm: microfilaments, actin, microtubules, tubulin, centrosomes, centrioles, cilia, flagella

Took quiz on cell membrane, and organelles and structures of the cell

Monday, October 08, 2007

Organelles of the Cell Presentation

Today in class we heard from Eric and Lynsey on the organelles of the cell and played a quiz bowl review game.

Homework Due Wednesday
Check Your Recall Questions:
pg 52: 1-4
pg 54: 1-5
pg 57: 1-4

Upcoming:
Wednesday: Nucleus and Cytoskeleton
Quiz on plasma membrane and organelles of the cell

Thursday: Passive Transport

October 19th: Active Transport

October 23rd: Mitosis

October 25th: Issues in Cell Biology

October 29t: Review

October 31st: Test on Cell Chapter