PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The adult human skeleton is made up of 206 bones. These include the bones of the skull, spine (vertebrae), ribs, arms and legs. Bones are made of connective tissue reinforced with calcium and specialised bone cells. Most bones also contain bone marrow, where blood cells are made.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Skeleton system of the human body is made of many bones and cartilages. Bones: Bones are the rigid structure that constitutes the skeleton system and are made up of calcium. There are 206 bones present in adult humans while the femur is the longest bone and the stapes is the smallest bone in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The adult human skeleton usually consists of 206 named bones. These bones can be grouped in two divisions: axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton. The 80 bones of the axial skeleton form the vertical axis of the body. They include the bones of the head, vertebral column, ribs and breastbone or sternum.

Detailed explanation-4: -The skeleton consists of both fused and individual bones supported and supplemented by ligaments, tendons, muscles and cartilage.