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Human Babies Are Born With More Bones Than Adults
When born, our skeletons comprise around 300 bones. But as we grow and develop, some of these bones fuse, leaving us with 206 as adults.
So, why do babies have so many extra bones? Well, it’s because many of these haven’t yet fused, and babies need additional flexibility in their skeletons to help them navigate the tight spaces of the birth canal during delivery. Over time, many of these bones will fuse to form larger and stronger bones.
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