Mink Musculature

Human and mink muscle structure and function have many anatomical similarities. But mink musculature differ in proportion. Minks, and members of the weasel family have long slender bodies, which is physical adaptation that enables them to crawl through tiny holes of their den or of the borrows of their prey. The muscles of them mink are longer and thinner than those of humans. The muscles of the mink's limbs are a lot shorter than those compared to ours, probably because we have to rely more on them. Their muscles are also a lot leaner.

Recently, we have been learning about muscles. I guess it is pretty interesting because it can relate to our everyday uses, although everything we learn in physiology and anatomy relates to us. I am excited about the mink dissection, I have always liked mustelids (especially ferrets) and dissecting one would give me a better chance to learn more about them. I am also looking forward to the aquarium trip, I've been there once a few years back and it was a nice experience. I wanted to go again recently but I never got the chance.

Muscle Song

I don't I learned anything from having to sing the muscle song. I was pissed to have to sing and be graded for it since I'm not much of a singer. I guess if i paid more attention to the lyrics I would learn about specific muscles and their functions.

Bone Health

Bones are a vital part of our body, the need to retain strength and form to be healthy. To keep healthy bones, a person needs to provide it with adequate nutrition, such as calcium. Diseases like osteoporosis can severely weaken the bone, crippling the person afflicted.

Bone Function and Bone Structure

Bones are shaped in ways for them to be efficient for their purpose. Bones like the femur need to be strong to hold up the human body and to allow for movement. Each bone has a specific function and a specific structure to complement it.