The Average Number of Bones in the Adult Skeleton Is

Question

The average number of bones in the adult skeleton is __________.
A) 56
B) 106
C) 156
D) 206
E) 256

Accepted Answer

The average number of bones in the adult skeleton is 206. This includes 26 bones in the foot, 27 bones in the hand, and 28 bones in the skull. The rest are distributed throughout the axial and appendicular skeletons.