Human Body - Facts for Kids

Wearing protective gear during sports helps keep your clavicle safe!

Basic Structure & Information

Your ribs are actually called “costae” in medical terms, and together they form a protective cage around your heart and lungs!

The cerebellum helps you speak clearly by controlling the muscles in your mouth and tongue — it’s your personal speech helper!

Basic Information

Your gallbladder’s scientific name is “Vesica biliaris” or “Cholecystis,” which comes from ancient Greek words meaning “bile sac!”

The cells in your nails are so tightly packed that even most dyes can’t penetrate them!