The typical human skeleton consists of 206 bones in adults. More bones are present at birth, which gradually fuse together as the body matures. The skeleton is divided into two parts. The axial skeleton includes the bones of the skull, face and spine along with the ribs and breastbone. read more
According to InnerBody, each bone in the human skeleton contains blood vessels and bone marrow made of fat cells, connective tissue cells and nerve cells that help transport blood throughout the body. The skeleton also helps to hold internal organs in place. read more
The human skeleton gives the body its shape, determines the height of an individual and the size of body parts, such as feet and hands. The cavities of the skeleton hold internal organs and ensure they are kept within their positions. read more
The axial skeleton (80 bones) is formed by the vertebral column (32–34 bones; the number of the vertebrae differs from human to human as the lower 2 parts, sacral and coccygeal bone may vary in length), a part of the rib cage (12 pairs of ribs and the sternum), and the skull (22 bones and 7 associated bones). read more