Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology How many bones are there in a human body. 106 206 102 202 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The adult human body typically contains 206 bones. This includes the axial skeleton (skull, spine, ribs, sternum) and the appendicular skeleton (limbs and girdles). Babies are born with around 270 bones, which fuse together as they grow.