No, boys typically do not have 11 ribs.
Men and women generally have the same number of ribs. According to the reference, a normal human skeleton includes 12 pairs of ribs, which means a total of 24 individual ribs.
Feature | Description |
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Number of Ribs | 12 pairs (24 individual ribs) |
Male/Female | Typically the same number of ribs |
Rib Size | Women's ribs may be slightly smaller |
Although both men and women have the same number of ribs, women's ribs tend to be slightly smaller than men's ribs. This is because women's skeletons are typically a bit smaller overall.