How many bones does an adult human skeleton have?
a) 205
b) 207
c) 209
d) 206
Answer: 206
Explanation: In the skeleton of the adult human there are 206 distinct bones and the bifurcation is given below:-
Vertebral column – 26
Skull – 22
Hyoid bone – 1
Ribs and sternum – 25
Upper extremities – 64
Lower extremities – 62
Auditory ossicles – 6.