Summary
An Operation Ouch skeletal-system clip. The knee is the body's biggest joint -- the doctors show how it bends, takes your weight and lets you run and jump. 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 knee is a hard-working hinge that bends thousands of times a day.
- What kind of movement does the knee allow?
- Why does the knee have to be strong?
- What might happen if you hurt your knee?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: knee, joint, hinge, bend, weight.
Try it: Sit and bend your knee slowly. Describe the movement -- does it bend one way or many?