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Are bones for men and women the same?

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Yes, the bones are the same, though in terms of number one may have 207 bones compared to the average number of bones of a human being, that is 206

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The adult skeleton of men and women contains a total number of bones?

207 bones


How many more bones do women have then men?

Human beings (men women and children) all have the same number of bones, although children have more bones which are unfused with their neighbours than adults. If there were a difference, TV shows like "CSI" or "Bones" would simply count the bones of a crime scene skeleton to determine the sex of the victim. As it is, they have to look for minor differences such as wider pelvises and less prominent features. These shows also look for the degree of fusion of bones, wear and tear on the joints etc. to guesstimate the age. Some anthropologists feel that there is a different "feel" to the bones of men and women, insisting that the skull of a man, even in ancient times, feels "rougher". The folk lore that men have less bones than women comes from the Biblical myth of creation where one of Adam's ribs was taken to form the first woman.


Are all human bones the same size in diameter do women have the same size bones or are some bigger boned smaller bone?

Bones are different for everyone. The size of bones in the body differs from person to person.


Do men have more rib bones than women?

No both sexes have 24 ribs (a set of 12). A very small amount of people have 22 or 26 ribs, (en extra set, or a missing set) at birth.


Why do men and women have different amount of ribs?

A typical human rib cage consists of 24 ribs. This is the same for both men and women. There is a rare condition where there can be an extra rib which is more often found in women then in men.

Related questions

Who has more neck bones men or woman?

Men and women have the same number of neck bones. In fact, men and women usually have the same number of bones in total as well.


Does the amount of bones vary between men and women?

Men and women have the same number of bone for the most part, except for the occasional extra digit. The differences between men and women bones will be shape, size and length.


Do men and women have similar skeletons?

the same skeleton but the bones are shaped slightly differently


Why does a woman have more bones than a man?

No, a female has 1-2 more bones than a male.


Why are men heavier than women?

Men do tend to have more muscle but aside from that they also have bigger, denser and heavier bones. They are also usually taller as well. But even if a woman and man had the same amount of muscle and fat and were the same height men's bones are bigger.


Why are men and women's centers of gravity different?

Men have bigger bones and women have wider pelvises.


Do man and woman have the same amount of bone?

no, men and women both have 206 bones, babies have more than 300 but as they get older the bones start to fuse.


Difference in men and women skeletons?

Men usually have larger skulls then women, also women's hip bones are built wider, to enable procreation. Men usually have larger skulls then women, also women's hip bones are built wider, to enable procreation.


The adult skeleton of men and women contains a total number of bones?

207 bones


Are men and women the same?

men and women are very different


What are the differences in skull bones between races?

There are some general differences in skull shape and size among different races due to genetic and environmental factors. For example, individuals of African descent may have more pronounced brow ridges and larger nasal openings compared to those of European descent. However, it's important to note that these variations are not definitive and there is significant overlap among individuals of different races.


How did the women movement begin?

it stated when women were not able to have the same rights as men. it stated when women were not able to have the same rights as men.