How many bones are present in the skeleton system of human?

206

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The correct option is A
206

The skeleton of an adult human consists of 206 bones. We are actually born with more bones (about 300), which decreases to 206 bones by adulthood after some bones have fused together. These bones support our body and allow us to move.

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