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how many bones does a human has? how many muscles?

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<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>The number of bones in a human body changes from infancy to adulthood. At birth, a baby has 300 bones. These "soft bones" fuse together as the child grows. By age 25, the human body has 206 bones. You can learn more information about composition and functions of the human skeleton by checking out the following resources.</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>KidsHealth.gov &nbsp;


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