Skeletal Changes in Human Aging

Abstract

Abstract Changes in bone and cartilage take place during all stages of the human life span. During childhood and through adolescence, these changes are cumulatively characterized as growth and development. They are relatively fast and are usually beneficial to the individual. The maturing human skeleton undergoes a large increase in bone size and volume during pubertal development (Garn, 1981). Individuals will attain their full adult skeletal size by the age of 35 (Exton-Smith et al,. 1969; Garn, 1970; Albanese, 1977). Skeletal changes, brought about by aging, progress at a slower rate, are less uniform, and are associated with decreasing levels of adaptability and performance.

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