How many bones in human body (skeleton)?
Everyday Science / Biology — Multiple-choice practice
انسانی جسم میں کتنی ہڈیاں ہیں؟
- A. 270
- B. 206
- C. 300
- D. 200
Correct answer
206
Explanation
Explanation Total bones in adult human body = 206 At birth = 270–300 bones ( fuse to become 206 ) The total bones of our body can be divided into: Axial skeleton = 80 bones Appendicular skeleton = 126 bones Additional information : Newborn baby has 300 bones Longest bone = Femur Shortest bone = Stapes Bones in human skull = 22 Last verified on 30-03-2026
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