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How do broken bones heal?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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The Journey of Bone Growth

This chapter explores the development and growth of bones in humans, detailing how infants start with around 270 bones that fuse into 206 by adulthood. It also covers the roles of bone composition, growth mechanisms, and the science behind joint movement and the sounds associated with bones.

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