Artie at a glance

  • Artie reaching both arms overhead in a big side stretch

    Loves to move

    Artie's favorite things are bending, twisting and stretching. Joints are built for motion!

  • Artie peering through a magnifying glass

    Always curious

    Artie likes asking "how does that work?" and finding answers that are simple and clear.

  • Artie's friends Flexa the Ligament and Carti the Cartilage Kid, waving hello

    A team player

    Artie works with friends like Flexa the Ligament and Carti the Cartilage Kid. Every joint is a team effort.

Why a joint?

You have hundreds of joints, from the big ones in your hips and knees to the tiny ones in your fingers and toes. Most of the time you never think about them. Artie's job is to change that, in a friendly way.

Artie doesn't give medical advice and can't tell you what's going on with your own body. What Artie can do is explain the basics, so you feel more confident when you talk with a health professional.

Learn with Artie
Artie pointing to a simple drawing of a knee joint on an easel