206206 exists to help people understand the frame they live in, and to make it easier to build, protect and repair it at every age.
Why we exist
Most of us learn that an adult has 206 bones, then never think about them again until one breaks. Yet bone is living tissue that rebuilds itself throughout life, and many fractures are preventable. Osteoporosis often causes no symptoms until a bone breaks, and many people who could benefit from testing or treatment never get it. Clear information, simple tools and an easy route to the right care can change that.
What we do
- Teach the skeleton with an interactive 206 Bone Explorer, a quiz and flashcards, and a full inventory of every bone.
- Help people act with a bone health risk check, a calcium calculator and an exercise planner.
- Explain conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis and fractures in plain language, with every claim linked to its source.
- Connect people with care through Find a Specialist, which matches requests to the right kind of provider.
How we work
We write for real readers, many of them over 50, caring for a parent or studying anatomy for the first time. We use plain words, large readable type and tools that work on any phone. Every statistic and recommendation links to a health agency, medical society or peer-reviewed source, and every guide shows when it was last checked. Read our editorial policy for details.
How 206206 is funded
The site is free. It's paid for by advertising (including Google AdSense), labeled sponsorships, listing fees from care providers who receive consented requests, contest sponsors and reader support. None of these can buy changes to our health information. Details are in our disclosure.
About the name
206 is the number of bones in a typical adult skeleton. Doubling it makes a name that's easy to remember and hard to mistype. See what 206 means in anatomy, phone numbers, web technology and math.
Independence
206206 is an independent website. It isn't a medical practice and doesn't provide diagnosis or treatment. It isn't affiliated with any hospital, government agency, telephone carrier or company that uses the number 206.
Get in touch
Corrections and ideas are welcome through our contact page. For questions about this website, the domain name, sponsorship, advertising or partnership, use the link at the top of every page.