Baby Bones: Why Are Newborns Born with More Than 206?
A baby is not born with extra bones. The skeleton of a newborn consists of approximately 270 bones, while an adult skeleton has 206. As the baby grows, the bones gradually fuse together, reducing the total number.Babies & Teething - Related Articles
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