Bones | The Dr. Binocs Show | Learn Videos For Kids

Happy Halloween, my friends! Hmm, I know it's not Halloween today. But, can you guess what I'm going to talk about? Yes, that's right. Bones! Zoom in! Hey, don't be scared. That's not a ghost. That's just how your skeletal system looks like. Come, let's talk a little more about the bones in your body. Let's start with the head. Cranium. This is the cranium. It protects the brain from bumps and knocks. Mandible. The lower part of the skull is called the mandible. It is the largest and the strongest bone of your face. Scapula. It is a triangular shaped bone that is protected by surrounding muscles. It is commonly called the shoulder blade. Ribcage. The ribcage protects your heart and lungs. It is actually very delicate and can be damaged by accidents, sports or even a powerful sneeze. The arm consists of three large bones. The humerus bone forms the upper arm. The radius and the ulna are the two bones which form the lower arm. You have one radius and one ulna in each arm. The radius and ulna bones connect between the elbow joint and the wrist. Your palm consists of three groups of bones. Carpals, Metacarpals and Phalanges. Femur. The femur or thigh bone is the longest, heaviest and strongest bone in the entire human body. All of the body's weight is supported by the femurs during many activities. Such as running, jumping, walking and standing. Patella. The patella is also known as the kneecap. It is a thick circular triangular bone which covers and protects the surface of the knee joint. Fibula. The fibula is the outer and thinner bone of the lower leg. Its main function is to provide attachment for muscles. However, it doesn't give much support and strength to the leg. Tibia. The tibia is a large bone located in the lower leg of the human body. It is also known as the shin bone and is the strongest weight bearing bone. Just like your palm, your foot also consists of two groups of bones. Tarsals and Metatarsals. Did you know that half of your body's bones are in hands and feet? And an infant has 300 bones whereas an adult has 206 bones. This is because some smaller bones fuse together to form bigger bones. Okay kids, got to go now. This is me zooming out. Tune in next time for more fun facts.