I thought I would mix things up a little bit today and do something a little bit fun. Here are 5 fun facts about your body. I hope you enjoy.
1. You Have More Bones as a Child Than as an Adult
You may already know this, but as a child you actually have more bones than an adult. How does this work? Well there are several bones that, as we grow, end up fusing together. An example is the sacrum which forms the base of the spine, and, in a child, is made up of several individual segments. But as we reach adulthood those individual segments fuse together to become one bone.
2. The Sartorius Muscle is the Longest Muscle in the Body
The Sartorius muscle is the longest muscle in the body. It attaches to the outer part of the front of the pelvis (anterior superior iliac spine) and the inner part of the knee (medial to the tibial tuberosity). It helps the leg to flex and rotate at the hip and knee joints, like when a man typically crosses his legs. It is also known as the tailor’s muscle.
3. That Little Groove Under Your Nose is Called a Philtrum
Not much else to say about that, but now you know.
4. The Largest Organ of the Body is Actually Your Skin
We usually think of our organs as being inside us, and most are, however the skin qualifies as an organ as well. And when it comes to size it is the largest organ of the body.
5. You Are A Little Taller in the Morning than At the End of the Day
When you first get up in the morning, the discs between the bones of the spine are a little bit bigger. As you are upright throughout the day it compresses some of the fluid out of the discs and they shrink a tiny bit. Now the difference is not big, only about a centimeter or so total.
I hope you have enjoyed these 5 fun facts about your body. And if you have other questions about your body or health, feel free to contact me. I love helping people learn more about their bodies and achieve their health goals.
