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The functions of the skeleton are very diverse and among them we find:
Dynamic body: Bones along with other structures like muscles, ligaments and tendons allow us to
move.
Protection: Some parts of the skeleton serve as protection of the viscera that are lodged in its
interior, as it is the case of the ribs.
Metabolic support: The bones function as a deposit of salts and other important metabolites for the
correct functioning of the human body.
Now we know that the human body can have about 206 bones, depending on the age of the
individual, but, what are these bones that make up the human body? To make it easier we will try to
mention all the bones of the human body depending on the regions in which we find them.
The head has a total of 29 bones, counting the bones of the ear and the hyoid, a somewhat peculiar
structure that is placed at the base of the tongue and is the one that allows us to speak and swallow.
If we only count the skull, there are 22 bones.
Cervical vertebrae: 7
Thoracic vertebrae: 12
Lumbar vertebrae: 5
Sacral vertebrae: 5 at birth, 5 at birth, then merge and form a single sacral vertebra, also
known as Sacrum
Coccygeal vertebrae: 4 at birth, then merge into one, coccyx
Scapulae: 2
Clavicles: 2
Humerus: 2
Ulna: 2
Radio: 2
Ribs: 12 pairs or 24
Sternum
The Pelvic Bones (2), which are the ones that form the hip, are formed by three regions:
Pubis
Ischium
Ilion
Tarsus: 14
Metatarsal bones: 10
Phalanges: 28
In addition to all the bones of the human body, there are accessory bones, known as sesamoid
bones. These are not present in all individuals and are usually embedded within the tendons, acting
as pulleys providing a smooth surface through which the tendons can glide easily.
The largest sesamoid bone in the human body is the patella, but other parts are found, such as the
lenticular bone (in the ear), the fabelas (in the knee), the pisiform bones (in the wrist).
These are all the bones that we find in the human body. We hope that you now know how to answer
the question of how many bones the human body has.