How many bones are in the human body?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the total number of bones in the human body. This involves a straightforward fact that can be provided based on typical anatomical knowledge.
Answer
The adult human body has 206 bones.
The adult human body has 206 bones.
Answer for screen readers
The adult human body has 206 bones.
More Information
At birth, humans have around 270 bones. As they grow, some bones fuse, resulting in 206 bones in adults.
Tips
Do not confuse the number of bones in infants (around 270) with adults (206).
Sources
- Bones - Better Health Channel - betterhealth.vic.gov.au
- Your Bones (for Kids) | Nemours KidsHealth - kidshealth.org
- How many bones can you find in the human body? - Kenhub - kenhub.com
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