Lab Project: Build a Human Limb

For this lab project we needed to construct a human limb and show the different processes of and the part of cell function. I constructed the lower arm for this project which includes the Ulna, Radius, wrist and elbow joints. I also included a representation of the muscles in the lower arm. We also needed to include action potential and the different elements that go into it.

Here is a picture of the items that I used for this project:

2 large square tubing represents the Ulna and Radius

2 Joints represent the Trochlea and Captilium

2 Hinges represent the Wrist and Elbow Joints

CAT 5 cable represents the Sarcolemma and T Tubles

CAT 5 cable also represents the Myosin Strands

Zip Ties: (white) Acton Strands (black) Calcium

Washer represents the Cell Body

Springs represent the muscles in the arm (Carpal muscle groups)

Electical Wire represents the Axon, Myeline Sheath, and Axon Terminal

Here is a diagram of a Neuron

Here is a diagram of the propagation of an Action potential

The top half of this photo is when the myosin is sliding with the actin. Included in this photo is the cross-bridge for when the myosin obtains the Ca+. The bottoms half is a representation of the Sarcolemma and the T Tubule Membrane.

When these processes happen they all contribute to the action of muscles. Muscles need to have these processes in order to make contraction and movement complete. Action potential is needed because regulates the potassium and sodium ions, which help with movement.