Human Bone Trivia Fun Facts
Get intrigued with our fun facts on bones, its tissues (the Bone marrow ' which happens to be the fastest-growing tissue of mammals).
Discover the functional properties of the parts of the skeleton. Remember! The bones hold evidence of our human identity.
Trivia Fun Facts
Did you know people who know lots of fun facts are happier, smater and great at parties
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An human adult has 206 bones but is born with 300. As a baby grows, its bones fuse together to decrease the number.
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The ribs move the most, because of the need to breath. They move around 5 million times per year.
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Bones need calcium to stay strong and healthy. Vitamin D helps improve the absorption of calcium when taken as a supplement.
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Almost half of all broken bones among adults are in the arm.
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Babies are born without kneecaps. These form at around the age of two.
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The pelvic bone of women is a different shape to that of men in order to allow childbirth.
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Our bones stop growing in our mid 20s but continue to add density until around the age of 30. After that, gradual density loss sets in.
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The hyoid bone sits at the back of your tongue and is the only bone not connected to other bones through joints.
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The smallest bone in the body is called the staples and sits in your inner ear. This tiny bone measures about 3 x 2.5 mm.
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