All joined up

Now that you can name and arrange your bones it's time to learn how they work.

Imagine what it would be like if you couldn't bend your elbow or knees or toes or fingers.

• Try walking without bending your knees.  Is it easy or hard?
• Try dressing yourself without bending your elbows,wrists or fingers.

In the activity below you'll find out how your skeleton stays together and why you move the way you do.