The 206 bones in the adult human skeleton are simply referred to as bones, and they are organized into two main divisions: the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
The axial skeleton comprises 80 bones, forming the central axis of the body, including the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum. The appendicular skeleton, on the other hand, consists of the remaining 126 bones, making up the limbs, shoulder girdle, and pelvic girdle.
While the number 206 is commonly used as a general guideline, it's important to note that the actual number of bones can vary slightly from person to person, depending on factors like age, genetics, and even counting methods for specific bones like the sternum.
For a more detailed list of all 206 bones, refer to resources like Wikipedia's "List of bones of the human skeleton" or the "Anatomy of the Bone" article on Johns Hopkins Medicine's website.
