WBCS.LIVE practice question

How many bones are typically found in an adult human skeleton?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 206
  2. 250
  3. 300
  4. 180

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 206

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 206 šŸ“š Explanation: While infants are born with approximately 270 to 300 bones, many of these fuse together as the body grows and develops. By adulthood, the human skeleton consists of exactly 206 distinct bones. These bones provide the structural framework for the body, protect internal organs, and facilitate movement through joints.