Summary
A short Operation Ouch nervous-system clip. The doctors show the spine -- the stack of bones that holds you upright and protects the spinal cord's vital nerve highway. 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 backbone does double duty: it holds you up and guards a precious bundle of nerves.
- What does your spine help your body do?
- What important nerves does the spine protect?
- Why is it shaped from many small bones?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: spine, backbone, spinal cord, nerves, support.
Try it: Run a hand down your back to feel the spine bumps. Tell what the spine protects.