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Do bones broaden with age? Examining bone density versus size

In a 2011 study published in the *Journal of Orthopaedic Research*, scientists discovered that the pelvis continues to widen in both men and women well into older age. This surprising finding confirms that, in a sense, **do bones broaden with age**, even after longitudinal growth stops in early adulthood.

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Understanding the Body: Why Do Bones Widen with Age?

Even as bone density decreases, the circumference of our long bones often increases. This fascinating process, which explains **why do bones widen with age**, is a natural consequence of the continuous bone remodeling that occurs throughout life, balancing internal loss with external growth.

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Understanding Bone Growth: Do Bones Get Wider After 18?

While it's a common belief that bone growth ceases after puberty, emerging research reveals that some bones can continue to increase in diameter long after you stop growing taller. Understanding the difference between bone lengthening and bone widening is key to answering the question: do bones get wider after 18?

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Can Bones Get Thicker in Adulthood? A Look at Bone Growth and Remodeling

While peak bone mass is reached by the end of the second decade of life, with skeletal growth in length ceasing in early adulthood, it is a fact that **bones can get thicker in adulthood**. This increase in diameter, known as appositional growth, occurs in response to stress and mechanical loading, such as that from weight-bearing exercise.

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