Summary
A short Operation Ouch science clip. The ankle links your leg to your foot -- the doctors show how this busy joint helps you balance, walk and turn. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
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Ages 7+
Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Your ankle is a small joint with a huge job -- it steers every step.
- What two body parts does the ankle connect?
- How does the ankle help you balance?
- Why might athletes protect their ankles?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: ankle, joint, balance, foot, leg.
Try it: Rotate your ankle in a circle. Describe the directions it can move.