Q.1.
Where is the body's most fragile bone?

The thinnest, most fragile bone is the lacrimal bone which sits either side of the nose to protect the eye.

Q.2.
Although babies are born with more bones than adults, what bone do they not have for the first two years of life?

Babies are born without kneecaps. These form at around the age of two.

Q.3.
What is the best vitamin for bone health?

Bones need calcium to stay strong and healthy. Vitamin D helps improve the absorption of calcium when taken as a supplement.

Q.4.
Which bone do men and women have shaped differently from each other?

The pelvic bone of women is a different shape to that of men to allow childbirth.

Q.5.
When do our bones stop growing?

Our bones stop growing in our mid 20s but continue to add density until around the age of 30. After that, gradual density loss sets in.

Q.6.
What bones move the most?

The ribs move the most, because of the need to breath. They move around 5 million times per year.

Q.7.
How many bones does an adult have?

A human adult has 206 bones but is born with 300. As a baby grows, its bones fuse together to decrease the number.

Q.8.
Where is the hyoid bone?

The hyoid bone sits at the back of your tongue and is the only bone not connected to other bones through joints.

Q.9.
Where in the body is the smallest bone located?

The smallest bone in the body is called the stapes and sits in your inner ear. This tiny bone measures about 3 x 2.5 mm.

Q.10.
What is the most commonly broken bone among adults?

Almost half of all broken bones among adults are in the arm.