Following are some facts and figures about bones which may be new and old for you.
There are 206 bones in our body.
There are 14 bones in out face.
Each wrist contains 8 bones.
There are 23 bones in each foot, including the ankle.
Our bones consist of 50 percent water and 50 percent solid matter.
The marrow inside our bone provides a site for the formation of blood cells.
Bones give points of attachments for the muscles so that they serve as levers and make movement possible.
Bones have small blood vessels and lymphatic tissues for the maintenance and repair of bone tissues.
The ribs surround and protect our vital organ like the heart, lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys.
When we are born we have over 300 bones. as we grow, some of these bones fuse together till there are 206 bones.
The skull, a series of fused bones, acts like a hard protective helmet for the brain.
The vertebrae (a bony spinal column) surround the spinal cord, which is a complex bundle of nerves.
When there is not enough calcium in the bloodstream, the body attempts to pull calcium from the bones which weakens them. This causes Osteoporosis, which leads to breaks and fractures.
By the age of 20, the average young person acquires roughly 98 percent of his/her skeletal mass.
Calcium helps to prevent breast and colon cancer, prevents cavities and strengthens tooth enamel, reduces hypertension and lowers blood pressure, and also helps to promote weight loss.
