Effects of Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) on the Respiratory System

The objective of this STEAM project is analyzing the effects of disease (condition) on function and structure of the respiratory system. For the art side of the project, I created a candy respiratory system. Meet Christian Trey Davis born on February 1st, 2019, in a hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. As …

STEMI

The learning objective that I am addressing in this paper is:  “Explain how the heart translates an electrical signal to a contraction” I will be looking at how you can use a 12 lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) to detect a ST- segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and predict where the ischemia …

An Overview of External Fixations for Fracture Treatment

When going over the types of fractures during one of our lectures I wondered how some of them could possibly be treated. At the time the only treatment I knew of were casts and internal fixations, but these didn’t seem to be sufficient for things like comminuted fractures. After doing …

Obstructive hydrocephalus caused by ependymoma

The objectives related to my steam project is to compare and contrast the peripheral and central nervous system and compare and contrast the various nervous tissues and cells.  The brain is part of the central nervous system and is located in the cranial cavity. The cranial cavity is made by …

Stratified Squamous Epithelial Patchwork- Healthy versus diseased

The objective I covered in this STEAM project is “Describe in depth each type of epithelial and connective tissue. Be able to describe their function and location.” I will specifically be discussing keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, its function, location, and issues that arise when the tissue is diseased. My paintings represent an …