Guides to your bones and joints
Practical, sourced guides. Every statistic and recommendation links to the health agency, medical society or research it comes from, and each guide shows when it was last checked.
Anatomy
- AnatomyAll 206 bones in the human body, region by regionThe complete list of all 206 adult bones by region, with tables for the skull, spine, ribs, arms, hands, legs and feet, plus why bone counts vary by person.10 min read
- AnatomyWhy babies have more bones than adultsBabies start life with roughly 270 to 300 bony pieces that fuse into 206 adult bones. Learn how ossification, fontanelles and growth plates shape a skeleton.9 min read
Conditions and bone health
- ConditionsOsteoporosis: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and TreatmentOsteoporosis explained in plain language: why it is silent until a bone breaks, who is at risk, how DXA and FRAX are used, treatment options and prevention.10 min read
- Bone HealthBone Density Test (DEXA/DXA Scan): What It Is and How to Read Your ResultsHow a DEXA bone density scan works, how to prepare, what T-scores, Z-scores and FRAX mean, who should be tested, how often, and what Medicare covers.9 min read
- ConditionsBroken Bones: Fracture Types, Healing Stages and Recovery TimeA plain-language guide to broken bones: fracture types, emergency warning signs, treatment, the four stages of bone healing, typical recovery times and rehab.10 min read
- ConditionsArthritis and Joint PainOsteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and other causes of joint pain explained: symptoms, red flags, diagnosis, treatments and which specialist to see.10 min read
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Movement
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