Some adults do indeed have more than 206 bones. These extras, known as accessory bones or supernumerary bones, may occur when ...

Human skeletons are often described in neat textbook numbers, but real bodies are far messier and more interesting. Extra ...

Whether you are a competitive athlete or an older adult, strong bones are essential—not only for movement, but also for overall health. Now, a new study has shed new light on how our bones are ...

Scientists and researchers around the globe are investigating a series of mysteries about what happens to our bones over time. It's no coincidence that our bodies feel a little creakier as we age. The ...

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