MT 30 (LAB) – B | Commentary
Learning histology allows us to see what lies and comprises us as human beings. Studying tissues under a microscope helps us better understand that we are not only gaining information from it but also participating in the wonders of art. It highlights the beauty we can find in the little things, which is evident from the illustration made by Stephanie Soreño, on their interpretation of how the ciliated epithelium and frog ciliated epithelium look like. Taking one moment to appreciate this work of art, is grasping the thought of how it was crafted to show the harmony and intricacy of the microscopic structure depicted in histology.
To start with, Stephanie Soreño in their combination of hues of orange and pink skillfully pictured out a ciliated epithelium. From what I remember, ciliated epithelium is a particular kind of tissue that has hair-like projections called cilia on its surface. In this depiction, the artist has incorporated in their work how the cilia line the tissue, and how it projects in an outward motion, signifying attention to details. Continuing, the artist has also included additional details of the tissue, found in its body, that enhances the overall look of the ciliated epithelium. It presents patterns and shapes that correspond to how a ciliated epithelium is viewed if one were to see it from the scope of the microscope. In addition, the tissue was drawn in a big, more than half the size of a complete circle, which gives the viewers an initial idea of how it looks on a microscopic level, which I think is a significant detail to be added in the illustration. Thus, Stephanie’s first drawing, I can say that it sparked my interest to observe more drawings.
This led me to Stephanie Soreño’s second drawing, which is the frog-ciliated epithelium. Reading the name of this tissue made me ponder about how it may be like the first one presented, however, instead of a bright orange and pink pigment, the artist dwelt more in violet tones. Mucus and other particles are moved more easily through respiratory and reproductive tubes by the ciliated epithelium of frogs, made up of specialized cells with cilia, which mimic hair. In this drawing, chunks of division in said tissues can be seen, lined with cilia at the top part represented by dark strokes of pen, to emphasize placement. More to that. I wonder how the artist included shades in their art that add depth. It also points out how the artist pictured a frog ciliated epithelium that is shaped like a leaf, but in an inverted way, which I think is in a creative sense. Overall, Stephanie Soreño truly exerted effort in making this illustration come true, as specific details were added in the process.
Overall, with the help of the artist, Stephanie Soreño, these handmade drawings of the ciliated epithelium as well as the frog ciliated epithelium shall aid future students to have this knowledge of how it looks like seeing how cilia is present in assisting easier movement of particles coming in and out. I was truly immersed while looking at Stephanie’s interpretation. It broadened my thoughts on how histology is a subject course that lets you think outside the box by letting you explore how things, such as tissues being observed, and utilize it as a masterpiece that deserves to get recognition. I sincerely hope from now that histology may not only give us an avenue to be creative but also spark our passion to know more about varied tissues so that as future medical technologists, we can better serve those who are in need.