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Do boys have 11 ribs?

Published in Human Anatomy 1 min read

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
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.