Summary
An Operation Ouch skeletal-system compilation. The doctors explore the leg bones and joints that carry your whole weight and power walking, running and jumping. 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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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Your legs hold up your whole body and power every step -- thanks to some seriously strong bones.
- Which bones are in your leg?
- What joint lets your leg bend in the middle?
- Why do leg bones need to be so strong?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: leg, bone, knee, joint, muscle.
Try it: March in place and notice your knees bending. Name the joint doing the work.