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Health From Dawn Stacey, your About.com Health Editor How did that children's jingle go? "Head, shoulders, knees, and toes... knees and toes..." To be honest, I never put much thought into this song when singing it with my own kids. Yet, now I am beginning to wonder, maybe there may be an important message to be learned. Head Let's take a look at our heads - after all, they do hold our brains! But what happens when things inside that head of ours go awry? What if we bump the 'ole noggin? Is a visible bump a sign for concern? What to Do When You Get Head Rush Social Anxiety Disorder: Genetics and Brain Structure How to Do a Headstand Messengers of the Brain - Understanding Neurotransmitters See More About:  head injury  injury prevention  Shoulders Did you know that our shoulders are actually made up of three bones? The clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Funny how that song doesn't mention this. It also does not instruct us what to do if our shoulders hurt. Guide to Shoulder Problems Shoulder Arthritis Exercises for Your Shoulders Shoulder Pain and Lung Cancer Knees Have you ever stopped to think about how dependent we are on our knees? We use them to squat, to sit, to walk and to run. You may know that the knee connects your thigh and your leg, but did you know that it is also a hinge joint? And, by the way, what the heck even is a hinge joint??? Knee Problem Treatment Guide When Should I See a Doctor for My Knee Pain? Total Knee Replacement Examining Knee Pain See More About:  knee pain  knee arthritis  knee replacement Toes "This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home..." This is what pops into my mind when I hear the word toe. But what really is the function of our toes? We may not think of our toes as being important, yet they are vital to balancing and walking. Plus, many of the problems that affect our toes are actually caused by abnormal foot anatomy. Gee, so much for, "and this little piggy cried wee, wee, wee, all the way home." Toe Injuries Black Toenail What is Morton's Toe? Why Do My Toes Go Numb When Walking? See More About:  foot problems  how to have pretty feet  toe problems Health Ads Health Problem Kids Health Food Health Articles Family Health My Health Featured Articles Effect of PTSD on the Brain Shoulder Separation Foot Anatomy Brain Training Knee Replacement Surgery Arch Lifts   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement