Fascinating Facts About Human Bones

Smallest Bone in the Body

The Stapes is the smallest bone in the human body, found in the middle ear along with Malleus and Incus.

Composition of Bones

Bones are composed of collagen protein and mineral Calcium phosphate, storing most of the body's calcium.

The Humerus Bone

The humerus is a long bone in the upper arm, situated between the scapula and the elbow joint.

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Total Number of Bones

An adult human body has 206 bones, including those of the skull, spine, ribs, arms, and legs.

The Clavicle

The Clavicle, also known as the collar bone, connects the shoulder to the base of the neck.

Bones of the Lower Leg

The Tibia or shinbone and the Fibula or calf bone are the two long bones in the lower leg, with the Tibia being the larger.

Carpal Bones

The wrist is made up of 8 small bones called Carpals, which allow for a range of wrist movements.

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The coccyx, or tailbone, is a triangular bone structure at the bottom of the spine below the sacrum.

Tailbone

The Femur

The Femur, or thighbone, is the largest bone in the human body, connecting to muscles and ligaments.

The Ulna

The Ulna is a forearm bone on the side of the pinky finger, playing a role in arm movement.

Thoracic Vertebrae

The 12 Thoracic Vertebrae are central spine bones that support upper body weight and protect the spinal cord.

Sternum Structure

The Sternum consists of three parts: the manubrium, the body, and the xiphoid process, with the latter being the bottom portion.

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The Scapula

The shoulder blade bone, or scapula, connects the upper arm bone (humerus) with the collar bone (clavicle).

Tarsal Bones

The heel and ankle area of the foot are comprised of small bones called Tarsals.

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