This is how your bones were built

The video explains how bones are crucial to the human body's structure and function, likening them to a house's frame. It delves into the science of bone formation, detailing two types of ossification: intramembranous and endochondral. Intramembranous ossification forms flat and irregular bones, while endochondral ossification replaces cartilage with bone in long bones. The video also covers bone growth and fusion, explaining how bones develop from birth to adulthood, reducing from 300 to 206 bones as they fuse. The process of ossification is essential for creating strong adult bones.

What are the last bones to ossify through intramembranous ossification?

Explain the process of bone growth after birth.

How do bones help keep our body in shape according to the text?

What is the final takeaway about the role of bones as described in the text?