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Why is my leg asleep?

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Have you ever had an arm or leg fall asleep and then experience that poking feeling when you moved? This lesson will explore why we experience these feelings. Watch the video by SciShowKids and then complete the lesson.

What part of the circulatory system is affected when we have a leg or arm fall asleep?

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