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How many bones are there in the human body ?
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- 187
- 287
- 206
- 306
Correct Option: C
There are 206 bones in an normal adult skeleton. A typical adult human skeleton consists of 206 bones. Individuals may have more or fewer bones than this owing to anatomical variations. These include: 22 Cranial and Facial Bones; 6 Ear Bones; 1 Throat Bone; 4 Shoulder Bones; 25 Chest Bones; 26 Vertebral Bones; 6 Arm and Forearm bones; 54 Hand Bones; 2 Pelvic Bones; 8 Leg Bones; and 52 Foot Bones.