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Total Bones in the Human Body: 206 by Imam Setiabudi is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the total number of bones in the human body. It states that most sources agree that an adult has 206 bones, though some count it as 208 if the three sections of the sternum are counted separately. The number is higher for children, who have over 270 bones at birth that fuse together as they grow. Bones continue developing into early adulthood. The purpose of bones is to provide structure, protection, blood cell production, and mineral storage.
- Author
- Imam Setiabudi
- Language
- EN