Sarcopenia

My STEAM project will be centered on the effects aging has on the skeletal muscles within the human body and what if anything can reduce the effects aging has on the skeletal muscles.  The objective of this STEAM project will connect and expand on Unit five interaction of muscles and …

Multiple Sclerosis

My STEAM project is on multiple sclerosis and how it relates to the central nervous system. We talked about the nervous system for Unit 6 and I wanted to write about how something that seems relatively simple can be so important when it comes to the nervous system. My media …

Rotator Cuff Tendinits

Topic: Rotator Cuff Tendinitis  Objective: Relate the interaction of muscles and the skeletal system Rotator cuff tendinitis is very common in athletes who exert the muscles in their shoulders continuously, like tennis, volleyball, swimming, heavy lifting, gymnastics, etc. The tendonitis is due to the injury of the tendons, although this …