Summary
An Operation Ouch skeletal-system compilation. The doctors look at how feet work and how doctors fix foot and ankle problems so people can stand and walk again. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
Viewer safety
Ages 9+
Shows real surgery/medical procedures and some blood -- preview first.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Feet take a pounding every day -- here's how they work and how doctors keep them going.
- What does your foot do every time you take a step?
- Why are healthy feet important for the whole body?
- How might a doctor help an injured foot?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: foot, ankle, bone, balance, treatment.
Try it: Trace your foot on paper and mark where you think a few bones are.