muscle animations

Class,

Here's a couple of the sites that I used when teaching muscle contraction patterns.

1.  close up view of sarcomere
2.  decent overview of sarcomeres - shows sliding proteins
3.  another decent overview

Field trip directions

Hello class,

For those of you going on the field trip tomorrow, I want to remind you of a few things.

1.  We are to meet at Hamilton Hall at 8:20AM tomorrow.  Directions are in this link.  We will meet at the North corner.  It's behind the tree on the right in this photo.

2.  There are a couple of parking garages near the building, around the OSU medical complex.

3.  Come with your questions.  This is going to be a great opportunity.

4.  You are excused from school until 10:20.  I think its unlikely that we will be gone that long tomorrow, but it is possible.

5. Although you don't have to dress this way, behave as if this were a funeral for a family friend.

I look forward to the trip tomorrow.

the lactic acid article I'd like you to read is here.  There is also another more technical article on lactic acid and muscles that you may choose to read.  Please also read the muscle soreness article from the previous blog entry.

See you tomorrow.

-Mr. O

What causes muscle soreness?

Class,

Here's a pretty interesting article about muscle soreness.  By the way, our little secret...the soreness is unnecessary!!!

Check it out.