Bone Health and Anatomy: Joint Types & Strengthening

Building bone mass and maintaining joint range of motion is critical for skeletal health. Learn the names of major bones and treatments for stress fractures.

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The Number of Bones in a Child's Body

Every body possesses a skeleton, made up of bones. These bones allow you to move, they protect your organs and provide a shape to your body. During your lifetime, your bones grow and change with you, allowing you to change from a child to an adult. As an adult, you end up with fewer bones than you had as a child.

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