Physical 3D model of the larynx with moving parts Client: Sherri K. Zelazny Team Members: Kevin Hanson (BSAC) Nick Ladwig (Communicator) Jonathan Meyer (Leader) Ken Roggow (BWIG) March 15 to March 27, 2008 Problem Statement The goal of this project is to develop a physical 3D laryngeal model, with moving laryngeal cartilage, bones, membranes and muscle, to demonstrate nerve/muscle action and interaction in the larynx for voice, airway and swallowing. The model is to be used as a clinical tool for patient education for improved understanding of the laryngeal mechanism; and to plan treatment based on diagnosis of voice, airway and/or swallowing disorder. Last Week’s Goals • Contact Adam Kramschuster regarding injection molding • Continue to expand on details of design • Research design possibilities for cartilage (materials, methods) & muscles (attachment, design) Summary of Accomplishments • Developed Mid-semester report • Began developing details of design • Ordered cartilage structural model This Week’s Goals • Research methods of cartilage structure production • Research production of sacrificial mold • Develop design for muscle attachment to cartilage structure Project Difficulties Activities Kevin Hanson3/14/08 Team Meeting 1.75 hr ----------- Materials Research 2.00 hr 3/14/08 BSAC Meeting 0.50 hr Nick Ladwig 3/14/08 Team Meeting 1.75 hr 3/27/08 Progress Report 0.50 hr ---------- Research (muscle attachment & molding) 3.00 hr Jonathan Meyer 3/14/08 Team Meeting 1.75 hr ---------- Research molding & contact dental office about alginate 1.00 hr Ken Roggow ---------- Website 0.25 hr 3/14/08 Team Meeting 1.75 hr ----------- Contacting sources (materials) 0.25 hr ----------- Research (molding) 1.50 hrProject Schedule Tasks Jan. February March April May 25 1 8 15 22 29 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 30 2 7 Research and Development Research Brainstorm Develop Prelim. Design Detail/evaluate design Build Prototype Test Prototype Website Ken Deliverables Mid Semester Presentation Mid Semester Report Final Presentation Final Report Progress Reports Jon Nick
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