Which of the following statements explain why the number of bones vary with age? (Check all that apply.)
A) Bones are lost due to deterioration of calcium salts.
B) Sesamoid bones form within tendons in response to stress.
C) Some bones fuse together with age.

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B) Sesamoid bones, like the patella, can form in response to stress in certain tendons, increasing the total number of bones. C) As people age, certain bones, such as those in the skull and the sacrum, fuse together, reducing the overall count.

Which of the Following Statements Explain Why the Number of Bones