Name:_____________________
Activity 1.2.1: Identity – It’s Up to You
Introduction
When you think of your own identity, what comes to mind? Do you think about your
appearance? Your personality? Perhaps your family and your cultural origins? The
processes that occur in all of our bodies unite us as human beings. But it is the tiny
differences – from what’s going on inside, to what we experience on the outside –
that can make us truly unique.
In Principles of the Biomedical Sciences, you learned that tissues are groups of
similar cells working together to perform a specific function. Tissues are the living
fabric that holds together the human design. In this course, you will examine the four
main classifications of tissue – epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous – in more
detail as we examine their specific role in human body systems. This activity will
provide an introduction to bone, muscle and fat, all types of tissue that contribute to
the framework of the human body.
Today, you will begin to use clay to give your Maniken® an identity. As you learn to
work with the clay and sculpt the cheeks, the eyes and the mouth, your model will
come to life. Your Maniken® will be given a name and over the course of the year, a
unique body of interrelating systems. Before we focus on the common processes of
this amazing human machine, let’s focus on what makes us unique- from our
appearance, to the structure of our bones and organs, down to the DNA inside of our
cells.
Procedure
PART I: Tissue Review
1. With a partner, use the Internet to review the function and location in the body of
each of the four basic categories of human tissue. Remember that even though
there are four main classes, there are specific tissue types under each category.
Take notes in your laboratory journal.
2. Use Inspiration software to create a concept map for human tissue. You must
include the following words, but add connections and other terms as you see fit.
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Tissue
Cells
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
Neurons
Cartilage
Blood
Tendons
Ligaments
Bone
Skeletal muscle
Fat (adipose)
Name:_____________________
3. Add at least 4 images or photographs to your concept map to help reinforce your
words.
4. For each of the four types of tissue, assign one word that summarizes the role
this type of tissue plays in the body. Using a different color, write this word in the
box/bubble for that particular tissue type.
Part II Microscopic Examination
5. Before you view these types of tissue, review how to use the microscope. Refer
to the How to Use a Microscope Student Resource Sheet you received in PBS.
Your teacher will provide you with an additional copy, if needed.
6. Carefully view the prepared slides of bone, adipose and skeletal muscle under
both low and high power. You may have all slides at your station or you may
have to rotate them around the room.
7. Using colored pencils, sketch what you see for each tissue type.
Title:____________
Magnification:_____
Name:_____________________
8. Answer conclusion questions 1 and 2.
PART III: Building Identity- Giving Your Maniken® A Face
Throughout the course, you will be asked to mark specific bones and structures on your
Maniken®. For each bone, you will to identify and find the structure on your model. Use
a pencil to number the bone (starting with #1). On a blank body system graphic
organizer (skeletal view), assign the same number to the bone on the diagram and write
a key at the bottom of the page (or next to the actual bone). Title your diagram “Skeletal
System.”
9. Use the skull anatomy tutorial presented by GateWay Community College at
http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/skull/skulltt.htm to identify the
following bones of the skull. Mark these bones on your Maniken® and on the
skeletal system organizer.
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Mandible
Maxilla
Zygomatic Process
Frontal Bone
Temporal Bone
Occipital Bone
Parietal Bone
10. Use the tutorial of the head and neck muscles presented by GateWay
Community College at
http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/head/head1.htm and other
Internet sources to find the location of the following muscles.
o Orbicularis Oculi
o Orbicularis Oris
o Temporalis
11. Obtain another copy of the body system graphic organizer (skeletal view).
12. Sketch the muscles you researched in Step 11 in pencil on the organizer. Label
the top of the diagram “Muscular System.” Label each muscle you add to the
diagram. Make sure to add a brief statement of function.
13. Using your knowledge of directional terms, tissues, and the bones and muscles
of the face, follow your teacher’s instructions to build the face of your Maniken®.
You will use bone landmarks to apply muscle and fat to the face.
14. Take a look at what you have created. Is your Maniken® going to be male or
female? With your partner, decide on a name for your Maniken®. Remember, he
or she is going to be with you the entire year!
15. Answer the remaining conclusion questions.
Name:_____________________
Activity 1.2.1: Identity - It’s Up to You Conclusion Questions
1. What do you notice is the main difference between the structure of the
connective tissues and the structure of the epithelium? Make sure to note the
organization of cells in these two tissue types.
2. Explain how the structure of epithelium and the structure of connective tissue,
specifically bone, relate to the function of the tissue.
3. How does the distribution of tissues contribute to our appearance and to our
identity?
4. Describe the role of fat in our cheeks and behind our eyes.
5. Think about the action of the muscles you have built on your maniken. Describe
specific motions that you would not be able to complete if you damaged your
temporalis, your orbicularis oculi or your orbicularis oris. How would this affect
your ability to communicate?
6. Reflect on your own identity. What do you think helps make you, you?