Tag: muscle

  • Case Study – The Mystery of Muscle Weakness

    Case Study – The Mystery of Muscle Weakness

    Bring neuromuscular disorders to life in your high school anatomy classroom with this case study on myasthenia gravis! Designed to illustrate the complex interactions between nerves, muscles, and the immune system, this resource uses the story of a relatable character, Elena, to make advanced anatomy concepts accessible and engaging. Discover why Elena is feeling tired…

  • Labeling for Understanding Muscle Structure

    Labeling for Understanding Muscle Structure

    Muscles are more than just the engines behind movement—they are complex structures that perform critical roles in our bodies. For anatomy students, getting a firm grasp of the detailed structure of muscles is essential. This worksheet helps students visualize the intricate components of muscle fibers and how they work together to produce movement. A detailed…

  • Muscle Anatomy and Coloring

    Muscle Anatomy and Coloring

    Students practice naming parts of the muscle by matching terms to definitions and coloring a muscle.

  • Labeling Exercise on the Sliding Filament Model

    Labeling Exercise on the Sliding Filament Model

    Learn the steps of the sliding filament model of muscle contraction with this labeling exercise. Two versions and answers are included.

  • Flex Your Muscles! A Close Look at the Biceps

    Flex Your Muscles! A Close Look at the Biceps

    Students explore how muscles contract with a focus on the biceps and triceps. They learn how muscle work by labeling diagrams and answering questions.

  • Muscles Labeling

    Muscles Labeling

    This activity is aligned to my anatomy and physiology curriculum where students study the structure and function of muscle tissues. This has been a challenging topic to cover remotely because I can’t use traditional models. Typically, I would use straws and rubber bands to model fascicles and myofibrils. This activity is part of a unit…

  • Case Study – The Tired Swimmer

    Case Study – The Tired Swimmer

    This case study was modified from the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science so that it is more appropriate for basic high school students in anatomy and physiology.    This case is intended to be used during the chapter on muscles as it requires students to examine how the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine is used…