Upper Limbs

key notes:

Introduction to Upper Limbs:

• The upper limbs are the arms of the body.
• They help us do many things like picking up objects, writing, and hugging.

Parts of the Upper Limbs:

• Shoulder: Where the arm connects to the body.
• Arm: The part from the shoulder to the elbow.
• Elbow: The joint that lets the arm bend.
• Forearm: The part from the elbow to the wrist.
• Wrist: The joint that connects the forearm to the hand.
• Hand: The part at the end of the arm with fingers.

Functions of the Upper Limbs:

• Grabbing and Holding: We use our hands to hold and carry things.
• Writing and Drawing: We use our arms and hands to write and create art.
• Touching and Feeling: Our fingers help us feel and explore different textures.
• Gesturing and Communicating: We use our arms and hands to show how we feel or what we mean.

Fingers and Thumb:

• Fingers: There are four fingers on each hand that help us grip and touch things.
• Thumb: The thumb is special because it can move in different ways to help us grip things better.

Fun Facts:

• We have 30 bones in each upper limb!
• Our hands have lots of tiny muscles that help us move our fingers and thumbs.

Let’s practice!