Body systemsQuestion 781 of 1700

How many bones are in the human skeleton?

  1. 206
  2. 106
  3. 306
  4. 60
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Correct answer: 206

An adult skeleton has 206 bones.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.6: Musculoskeletal System

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026