How many bones are in a typical adult human body?
Answer206
An adult skeleton usually has 206 bones; babies are born with more that later fuse together.
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Physical facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about the human body and physical fitness, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What connects muscles to bones?
AnswerTendons
Tendons are tough cords that transfer the pull of muscles to bones.
Going deeper
What is the longest bone in the human body?
AnswerThe femur
The femur, or thigh bone, is the body's longest and strongest bone.
What connects bones to other bones at a joint?
AnswerLigaments
Ligaments are bands of tissue that hold bones together and stabilise joints.
Which molecule do cells use as their immediate energy source?
AnswerATP
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) releases energy for muscle contraction and other cell work.
Expert level
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
AnswerSkeletal, cardiac and smooth
Skeletal muscle moves bones, cardiac muscle forms the heart and smooth muscle lines organs.
Which muscle is generally considered the largest in the human body?
AnswerGluteus maximus
The gluteus maximus in the buttocks is the body's largest muscle, used in standing up and climbing.
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