Bones provide support, protection and movement for the body. Here are eight fast facts about bones.
1. The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes bone in the ear.
2. Bone marrow, found inside bones, produces blood cells.
3. The longest bone in the human body is the femur, also known as the thigh bone.
4. Babies are born with more than 270 bones, but many join together as they grow.
5. The adult human body has 206 bones.
6. The study of bones is called “osteology.”
7. Eating healthy foods, like milk and leafy greens, gives bones the vitamins and minerals they need to stay strong.
8. Bones can heal themselves through a process called “remodeling.” New bone tissue replaces old or damaged tissue.
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