You Have More Bones Than You Think

David from Minute Earth challenges the common belief that humans have exactly 206 bones. He explains that anatomy textbooks often overlook the cartilage to bone spectrum and inconsistencies in bone counting. The video highlights that bone count can vary due to individual differences in bone formation, with some people having extra bones not accounted for in the standard count. This diversity illustrates the incredible variation in human anatomy.

Explain the significance of cartilage in the development of bones.

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What are some examples of additional bones that some people may have?

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