How many bones are in the adult human body?
Answer206
Adults have 206 bones; babies start with more, and some fuse together as they grow.
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7 fact-checked facts about human movement, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What connects muscles to bones?
AnswerTendons
Tendons are tough cords that transmit a muscle's pull to the bone it moves.
Going deeper
Which muscle is usually named as the largest in the human body?
AnswerGluteus maximus
The gluteus maximus in the buttock is the largest muscle and helps extend the hip when you climb or stand up.
What do ligaments connect?
AnswerBone to bone
Ligaments are strong bands that hold bones together at joints.
Which part of the brain is best known for coordinating balance and smooth movement?
AnswerCerebellum
The cerebellum, at the back of the brain, fine-tunes coordination, balance and timing of movements.
Expert level
What is the sense of knowing where your body parts are without looking called?
AnswerProprioception
Proprioception uses sensors in muscles, tendons and joints to track body position.
The biceps and triceps, which move the elbow in opposite directions, are an example of what?
AnswerAn antagonistic muscle pair
In an antagonistic pair one muscle contracts while the other relaxes, bending or straightening a joint.
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