A fully developed adult human will typically have 206 bones in their body. These bones work well together and provide the rigid, yet mobile, structure that your body needs to perform everyday tasks.

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Because we can’t see them, ...

Imagine waking up one day and your skull, ribcage, femur, and every other bone in your body suddenly vanished. Sounds like a nightmare, right? While this might seem like science fiction, it highlights ...

Bone loss is a natural part of getting older, but prioritizing certain foods can help slow the process down. By Nikki Campo As we age, our bodies break down more bone tissue than they build. This can ...